Switzerland in march: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Switzerland in march 2025
In this section, check out the weather forecast for march for most popular cities in Switzerland. These forecasts are statistics for march from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in march in Zurich
very bad weather 141.5cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Clear/Sunny
26% of time
21%
20%
16%
Weather at 12pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
26%
20%
8%
Weather at 6pm
41°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
23%
15%
13%
Weather at 3am
36°F
27%
19%
15%
15%
Where to go in Switzerland in march?
Where to go in Switzerland in march: destination map
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Where to go in each region in march?
| Central Switzerland (Lucerne, Schwyz, Andermatt...) | 36°F to 50°F | 5 à 10 days | very bad weather |
| Eastern Switzerland (Davos, Kreuzlingen, Saint Moritz...) | 29°F to 52°F | 4 à 11 days | very bad weather |
| Espace Mittelland (Fribourg, Bern, Interlaken...) | 36°F to 50°F | 5 à 10 days | very bad weather |
| Lake Geneva region of Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Montreux...) | 32°F to 50°F | 4 à 11 days | very bad weather |
| Nordwestschweiz (Basel, Aarau, Wohlen...) | 50°F to 52°F | 6 à 7 days | very bad weather |
| Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno...) | 34°F to 54°F | 3 à 11 days | very bad weather |
| Zurich (Zurich, Winterthur, Kloten...) | 52°F | 5 à 7 days | very bad weather |
Where should you go in Switzerland in march when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Switzerland in march is very bad across the board.
The month of march is one of the worst month for going to Switzerland. The climate in Lucerne, Zurich, Lugano, Montreux, Fribourg, Sion, Lausanne, Interlaken, Bern, Basel, Geneva, Zermatt and Davos and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of being you soak in the rain very often wherever you go.
Climate in Switzerland in march
Climate in Zurich in march
In the month of march, maximum temperature is 52°F and minimum temperature is 36°F (for an average temperature of 43°F). The climate is relatively cool here in march, but it is livable when dressing warm. With 2.8in over 5 days, you will experience some showers during your trip. But this is rather reasonably and it will not be continuous.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||
| Length of day | 11:52 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Basel in march
In march, the mean temperature in Basel is 45°F (maximum temperature is 52°F and minimum temperature is 38°F). The climate is rather cold in that area in this month, but it is livable by dressing cosy. With 3.6in over 6 days, rain may occur for your journey. But this is moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||
| Humidity | 89% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||
| Length of day | 11:53 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Bern in march
In the month of march, maximum temperature is 50°F and minimum temperature is 32°F (for an average temperature of 41°F). The climate is relatively cold in that area in march, but it is endurable by dressing hot. With 2.9in over 5 days, rain may occur for your journey. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 88% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||
| Length of day | 11:53 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Davos in march
In the month of march, the mean temperature in Davos is 27°F (maximum temperature is 34°F and minimum temperature is 20°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh here in this month. Bring warm clothes! With 4.3in over 7 days, you will experience some showers for your vacations. But this is pretty moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 27°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 34°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 20°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||
| Humidity | 96% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 54% | ||
| Length of day | 11:53 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Fribourg in march
In the month of march, maximum temperature is 49°F and minimum temperature is 31°F (for an average temperature of 40°F). The climate is relatively cold around this city in the month of march, but it is endurable by dressing hot. With 5.5in over 8 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your holidays. But this is rather moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 31°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||
| Humidity | 89% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||
| Length of day | 11:53 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Switzerland in march
| Zurich in march | very bad weather |
| Basel in march | very bad weather |
| Bern in march | very bad weather |
| Davos in march | very bad weather |
| Fribourg in march | very bad weather |
| Geneva in march | very bad weather |
| Lausanne in march | very bad weather |
| Lucerne in march | very bad weather |
| Lugano in march | very bad weather |
| Aarau in march | very bad weather |
| Andermatt in march | very bad weather |
| Bellinzona in march | very bad weather |
| Interlaken in march | very bad weather |
| Kloten in march | very bad weather |
| Kreuzlingen in march | very bad weather |
| Locarno in march | very bad weather |
| Montreux in march | very bad weather |
| Morges in march | very bad weather |
| Morgins in march | very bad weather |
| Saint Moritz in march | very bad weather |
| Schwyz in march | very bad weather |
Weather data for Switzerland in march:
Weather data for Switzerland in march is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Switzerland. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Switzerland can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Switzerland.