Lucerne weather in March (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Curious about the March weather in Lucerne? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Lucerne generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 0°C.

Lucerne in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 125 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Lucerne. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lucerne, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 126 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 125 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47% *  
* Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (32 KM, 20 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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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 Lucerne 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
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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