Engelberg weather in March (Obwalden, Switzerland)

Is March a good time to explore Engelberg weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Engelberg includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 4°C. At night, they generally drop to -4°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Engelberg in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Expect around 17 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 125 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Engelberg. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Engelberg, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 125 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

* Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (18 KM, 11 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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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