Contra weather in March (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

Is Contra a good destination in March, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Contra generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 9°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -1°C.

Precipitation

Contra in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 203 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Contra. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Contra, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 55% *  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

* Data from: Locarno, Switzerland (4 KM, 2 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?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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