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Ambert Weather in March

Ambert in March

The short of it: Ambert in March averages a high of 12 °C (54 °F) and a low of 2 °C (36 °F), with 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 12° · low 2° · rain 33 mm · daylight 11 h 47 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: June & July

March in Ambert brings afternoons near 12° and nights around 2°, with about 33 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 12°, with nights near 2°. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 11th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 47 min in mid-March, 88 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Ambert runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Montbrison, 26 km to the ENE, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Ambert, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus April
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 47 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MontbrisonAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes26 km ENE13°3°35 mm
ThiersAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes37 km NNW12°2°36 mm
IssoireAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes38 km W14°2°25 mm
Saint-Just-Saint-RambertAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes39 km E13°3°38 mm
BrioudeAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes40 km SW14°3°26 mm
Andrézieux-BouthéonAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes40 km E14°4°38 mm
Aurec-sur-LoireAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes41 km ESE12°3°39 mm
LezouxAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes42 km NW14°2°30 mm

The Almanac · Ambert Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 12°, with nights near 2°. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 11th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Ambert by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°-1°38 mm10 km/h9 h 4 min✦✦✦
February8°-1°28 mm11 km/h10 h 19 min✦✦✦
March12°2°33 mm12 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
April15°4°49 mm12 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦✦
May19°8°72 mm12 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦
June23°11°67 mm10 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
July25°13°58 mm10 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
August25°13°67 mm10 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
September21°10°66 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
October16°7°59 mm10 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
November10°3°56 mm10 km/h9 h 25 min✦✦✦
December7°0°43 mm11 km/h8 h 43 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ambert in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ambert in March?

Days average 12 °C (54 °F) and nights 2 °C (36 °F), with about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 12°, with nights near 2°. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 11th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is March a good time to visit Ambert?

The Almanac gives March 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Ambert in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 43 min in December to 15 h 40 min in June.

Does it snow in Ambert in March?

Hardly — March nights average 2 °C (36 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ambert in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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