Saillon weather in March (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Thinking of visiting Saillon in March? Check the weather first! Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In March, Saillon 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. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Saillon in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 190 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Saillon. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saillon, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 190 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (12 KM, 7 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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