Pontresina weather in March (Grisons, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Pontresina during March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Pontresina generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 0°C, while nights can cool down to about -9°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Pontresina in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of snow/rain.

The city usually sees around 149 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Pontresina, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 149 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
* Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (4 KM, 2 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 Pontresina 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
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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