Affoltern weather in March (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Affoltern in March? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In March, Affoltern tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 12°C, cooling down at night to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Affoltern in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 146 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Affoltern. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Affoltern, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 146 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

* Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in March

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

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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