Les Menuires weather in March (Rhône-Alps, France)

How is March weather typically in Les Menuires? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In March, Les Menuires typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 4°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -6°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Les Menuires in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 159 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Les Menuires. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Les Menuires climate page with graphs.

 

Les Menuires, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 159 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chambéry, France (54 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in France in March

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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