Temperatures in March
It's cool in March in Switzerland with an average temperature of 10°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 4°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Switzerland in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Switzerland with cold temperatures, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights close to 0°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature rises to around 11°C, with nights close to 2°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Switzerland will be around 12°C, with nights close to 3°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 66 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 13 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 36% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Switzerland. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Switzerland in March |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
10°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
14°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
6°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
66 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
13 cm | 1,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
6 days | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Temperature records for Switzerland in March
With 21°C, Switzerland hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -3°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -8°C to a high of 10°C.
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The climate of Switzerland is based on weather data from Bern. Other spots, like Zurich, Geneva or Valais, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Switzerland for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in March in Switzerland
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Switzerland, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Switzerland
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Switzerland, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Switzerland.
Daily Snowfall in March in Switzerland
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in Switzerland, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in March.
Daily UV Index in March in Switzerland
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Switzerland, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Switzerland Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Switzerland, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Switzerland Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Switzerland, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in March in Switzerland per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in March in Switzerland, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in March for Switzerland
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Average Weather in Switzerland by Month
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