Pontresina weather in March (Grisons, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does March bring to Pontresina? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Pontresina includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 0°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -9°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Pontresina in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 149 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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 Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 149 hours *  

Percentage 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 and which places have the best travel 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 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

5/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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