Chateau-d'Oex weather in March (Vaud, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Chateau-d'Oex during March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Chateau-d'Oex typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around -3°C.

Chateau-d'Oex in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of snow/rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 190 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Chateau-d'Oex. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, 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 Chateau-d'Oex climate page with graphs.

 

Chateau-d'Oex, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 125 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
SunshineSunshine 190 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 60% *  
* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (31 KM, 19 Miles).

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.

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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 Chateau-d'Oex in March?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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