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Geneva weather in March (Canton of Geneva, Switzerland)

How is the weather in Geneva in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Geneva generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 12°C. But by evening, they drop to around 1°C.

Geneva in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 162 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Geneva, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 119 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 68%  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50%  

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 Geneva 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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