Tignes weather in March (Rhône-Alps, France)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Tignes this March? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In March, Tignes tends to experience very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -8°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Tignes in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 175 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Tignes. June, July and August generally stand 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 Tignes climate page with graphs.

 

Tignes, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (50 KM, 31 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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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