Leukerbad weather in March (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Leukerbad during March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Leukerbad generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -7°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Leukerbad in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

With around 190 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Leukerbad, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 123 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
SunshineSunshine 190 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 60% *  
* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 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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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 Leukerbad 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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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