Canton of Fribourg Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland in March.

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Fribourg Murten Le Pâquier Gruyères

Planning a journey to Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Canton of Fribourg in March

Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. March in Canton of Fribourg generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in Jaun to 11°C (52°F) in Murten. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Murten and -2°C (28°F) in Jaun.

To explore the conditions in Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Flamatt with an average of 97 mm (3.8 in) to high rainfall in Jaun with 121 mm (4.8 in). In Fribourg, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Fribourg receives about 159 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 Canton of Fribourg by month

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

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March10°C (50°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August23°C (73°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November8°C (46°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Canton of Fribourg in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Canton of Fribourg.

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 Canton of Fribourg

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

Temperature range in Canton of Fribourg (March)

Precipitation variation in Canton of Fribourg (March)

Fribourg

In March Fribourg 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
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
97 hours
159 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Murten

In March Murten generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
97 hours
159 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Murten →

Le Pâquier

In March Le Pâquier 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)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
97 hours
159 hours
189 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Gruyères

In March Gruyères 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
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
97 hours
159 hours
189 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gruyères →

Albeuve

In March Albeuve generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
168 hours
195 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Canton of Fribourg in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fribourg 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Murten 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Le Pâquier 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Gruyères 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Albeuve 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Bad-Schwarzsee 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)

Canton of Fribourg weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland in March?

In March, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland generally has poor weather conditions. Fribourg sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland in March?

Average temperatures in Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland during March range from a nighttime low near 1°C (34°F) to a daytime high around 10°C (50°F) in Fribourg.

Does Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland get a lot of rain in March?

Fribourg typically receives notable rainfall in March, about 100 mm (3.9 in) on average across Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland due to the typically poor weather in Fribourg.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Fribourg. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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