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Sion Weather in March

Sion in March

The short of it: Sion in March averages a high of 10 °C (50 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low -2° · rain 37 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & April

March in Sion brings afternoons near 10° and nights around -2°, with about 37 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 10°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 44 min in mid-March, 100 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates March 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and April.

Against its neighbours, Sion runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Grand Forks, 4 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

March in Sion, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 44 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Grand ForksBritish Columbia4 km ENE10°-1°37 mm
GreenwoodBritish Columbia17 km WNW8°-3°34 mm
MidwayBritish Columbia20 km W9°-3°32 mm
Christina LakeBritish Columbia21 km E10°-1°42 mm
RepublicWashington45 km SSW9°-3°29 mm
RosslandBritish Columbia51 km E6°-4°69 mm
WarfieldBritish Columbia55 km E9°-1°60 mm
Kettle FallsWashington55 km SE11°-1°42 mm

The Almanac · Sion Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 6° against February, to near 10°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sion by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-7°50 mm8 km/h8 h 39 min✦
February4°-5°28 mm8 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦
March10°-2°37 mm9 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
April16°2°40 mm10 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°6°50 mm10 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
June24°9°55 mm9 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
July29°12°24 mm9 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
August30°11°21 mm9 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
September24°7°24 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°2°35 mm8 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
November6°0°49 mm9 km/h9 h 3 min✦✦
December0°-5°53 mm8 km/h8 h 15 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sion in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sion in March?

Days average 10 °C (50 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 10°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Sion?

The Almanac gives March 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and April.

How long are the days in Sion in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 15 min in December to 16 h 11 min in June.

Does it snow in Sion in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Sion in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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