March · France
Best time to visit Annecy in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Annecy in March
Average temperature 8°C, 125 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.3/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 125 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Annecy scores 6.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 125 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Annecy's canal-laced old town sits at the head of one of Europe's cleanest alpine lakes.
March in Annecy — workable with trade-offs
March averages 8°C (46°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 125 mm — wet for this destination — but about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.3/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? August scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Annecy in March?
- In March, Annecy averages 8°C, 125 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Annecy?
- March earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Annecy in March?
- Expect about 125 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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