Cool
Average highs are around 4°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Switzerland in March
Weather score26Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 4°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
4°C
Rain
81mm
Sun
4.4h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
26
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Switzerland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March4°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Switzerland's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March81mm average rain
March is one of Switzerland's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March4.4 hours average sun
March sits close to Switzerland's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March0°C average sea
March is close to Switzerland's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
March26 weather score
March scores below Switzerland's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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