Weather in March in Rhône-Alps
Thinking about venturing to Rhône-Alps this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Rhône-Alps in March?
Rhône-Alps is a region in France. Rhône-Alps has a wide variety of climate types. During March, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Aussois at 1°C and mild in Saint-Just at 17°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Saint-Just and -8°C in Aussois.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rochegude with an average of 50 mm to high rainfall in Flaine with 139 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Lyon.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 174 hours of sunlight anticipated in Lyon. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rhône-Alps in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Rhône-Alps climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Rhône-Alps?
Lyon
In March Lyon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
In March Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tignes
In March Tignes generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Les Deux Alpes
In March Les Deux Alpes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Les Menuires
In March Les Menuires generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Rhône-Alps, in France.
Is March the best time to visit Rhône-Alps?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Lyon, March might be a good time to visit Rhône-Alps. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Lyon. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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