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Appenzell Ausserrhoden Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland in March.

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Appenzell Gais Heiden Herisau

Are you planning a trip a to Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Appenzell Ausserrhoden in March

Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. March in Appenzell Ausserrhoden generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) in Appenzell.

To explore the conditions in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Heiden with an average of 112 mm (4.4 in) to high rainfall in Schönengrund with 127 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Appenzell receives about 135 hours of sunlight in March, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Appenzell Ausserrhoden by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Appenzell Ausserrhoden — and find the best time to visit. (based on Appenzell)

January3°C (37°F) February5°C (41°F) March9°C (48°F) April13°C (55°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November8°C (46°F) December4°C (39°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Appenzell Ausserrhoden in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Appenzell Ausserrhoden

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland?

Temperature range in Appenzell Ausserrhoden (March)

Precipitation variation in Appenzell Ausserrhoden (March)

Appenzell

In March Appenzell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
80 hours
135 hours
171 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Appenzell →

Gais

In March Gais generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
80 hours
135 hours
171 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gais →

Heiden

In March Heiden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
80 hours
135 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Heiden →

Herisau

In March Herisau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
80 hours
135 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Herisau →

Schönengrund

In March Schönengrund generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
133 hours
155 hours
163 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
127 mm (5 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Schönengrund →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Appenzell Ausserrhoden in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Appenzell 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Gais 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Heiden 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Herisau 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Schönengrund 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Teufen 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)

Appenzell Ausserrhoden weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland in March?

Expect poor weather across Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland in March. The popular destination of Appenzell averages 9°C (48°F) by day and -1°C (30°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland in March?

Daytime temperatures in Appenzell peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in March, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

Does Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland get a lot of snow/rain in March?

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland. Average snow/rainfall in Appenzell sits around 124 mm (4.9 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland with often poor weather in Appenzell.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly tolerable weather in Appenzell. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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