Orcières weather in March (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Orcières this March? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of March in Orcières typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about -6°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Orcières in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 171 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Orcières. 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 Orcières climate page with graphs.

 

Orcières, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Grenoble, France (73 KM, 45 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.

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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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