Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise weather in March (Rhône-Alps, France)

How's the weather trend in Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise as March approaches? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In March, Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise tends to experience very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 2°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -7°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. On average, there are about 17 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 175 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise. June, July and August typically offer 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 Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise climate page with graphs.

 

Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (37 KM, 23 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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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