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

Can you expect sunny skies in Val Thorens in March? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Val Thorens includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 3°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -7°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Val Thorens in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 159 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Val Thorens. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Val Thorens, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 159 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chambéry, France (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in France in March

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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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