When to go · Annecy
Annecy in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun, Sep). Across France: Changeable; the south warms first. Châteaux and village hotels start reopening late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 12°C54°F / 3°C37°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- France overall
- Prices
- Low
- France overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun, Sep). Across France: Changeable; the south warms first. Châteaux and village hotels start reopening late in the month.
Weather in March
- AnnecyHighs around 12 °C, lows around 3 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 54 °F, lows around 37 °F, rain on about 10 days
- Mountains, France · Chamonix, Annecy, Pyreneescool
Skiing mid-December to April; hiking and lifts late June to early September. Many resorts close in May and November.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Winter school holidays big impact
Mid-Feb to mid-Mar (by school zone) · France
Four staggered weeks fill ski resorts and Alpine trains; book Alps lodging months ahead.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · France overall
- Low
- Prices · France overall
- Low
France overall: Changeable; the south warms first. Châteaux and village hotels start reopening late in the month.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket