Locarno weather in March (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does March bring to Locarno? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of March in Locarno typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 9°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -0°C.

Precipitation

Locarno in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 14 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 203 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Locarno, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 55%  

Sunshine 203 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 60%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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