Chamonix weather in March
March in Chamonix: cold, soaked, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Chamonix · #69 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Chamonix climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 8°C / 46°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 29°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Rainfall | 162 mm / 6.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 29°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 97.8 cm / 38.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Chamonix in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Chamonix?
- March in Chamonix: cold, soaked, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Chamonix on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Chamonix in March?
- In March, Chamonix averages a daily high of 7.8°C and a low of -1.9°C, with about 161.9 mm of rain over roughly 12.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Chamonix in March?
- Chamonix has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in March.
- Does it snow in Chamonix in March?
- Chamonix sees roughly 97.8 cm of snowfall in March.