Zürich weather in March (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

How is the weather in Zürich in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Zürich typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C.

Zürich in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The city usually sees around 146 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Zürich climate page with graphs.

 

Zürich, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 71%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 146 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 42%  

Where to go in Switzerland in March

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Zürich in March?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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