Val dʼIsère weather in March (Rhône-Alps, France)

Is March a good time to explore Val dʼIsère weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In March, Val dʼIsère typically experiences very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 1°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -7°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Val dʼIsère in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Expect around 17 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 175 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Val dʼIsère. 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 Val dʼIsère climate page with graphs.

 

Val dʼIsère, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (53 KM, 33 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

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