March weather forecastBriançon, France

Weather in March

Come March, Briançon, France begins to experience signs of spring. A subtle rise in temperatures is witnessed, with the mercury climbing from -5°C (23°F) to a slightly warmer 1°C (33.8°F). This period marks a transition from the frigid winter months, reflected in the increase in daylight to about 11.9 hours. The weather remains wet, albeit less icy, with the rain somewhat washing away the remaining traces of winter’s chill. Additionally, the city enjoys an uptick in sunshine hours, a welcome brightness against lingering grey skies.

Temperature

The dawn of March in Briançon sees an average high-temperature of a wintry 1°C (33.8°F), subtly contrasting with February's -1°C (30.2°F). Throughout the month of March, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of -5°C (23°F).

Rainfall

In Briançon, during March, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 99mm (3.9") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Briançon, there are 169 rainfall days, and 1251mm (49.25") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Briançon is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of March, in Briançon, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 19:00 CET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Briançon is 5h.

UV index

In Briançon, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.