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Orsières weather in March (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Orsières look like in March? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In March, Orsières usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 2°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -8°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Orsières in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Expect around 16 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 175 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Orsières. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Orsières, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 113 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 175 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in March

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland 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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