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Weather in March in Obwalden

Considering a trip to Obwalden this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Obwalden in March?

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Frutt to 7°C in Sarnen. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Sarnen and -5°C in Frutt. In many regions in Switzerland, March is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

Precipitation

March is a rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 132 mm in Engelberg.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 125 hours of sunlight anticipated in Engelberg. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Obwalden in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Obwalden climate page.

Where to go in Obwalden in March

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Obwalden on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Obwalden?

Engelberg

In March Engelberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Engelberg
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
0°C 
-8°C 
86 hours 
124 mm 
15 days 
poor 
4°C 
-4°C 
125 hours 
132 mm 
17 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
8°C 
-1°C 
144 hours 
143 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Engelberg

Sarnen

In March Sarnen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sarnen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
3°C 
-5°C 
86 hours 
127 mm 
14 days 
poor 
7°C 
-2°C 
125 hours 
131 mm 
16 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
10°C 
1°C 
144 hours 
144 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Sarnen

Frutt

In March Frutt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Frutt
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-0°C 
-8°C 
86 hours 
125 mm 
15 days 
poor 
4°C 
-5°C 
125 hours 
132 mm 
17 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
7°C 
-2°C 
144 hours 
142 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Frutt

Flüeli

In March Flüeli generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Flüeli
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
2°C 
-6°C 
86 hours 
127 mm 
14 days 
poor 
6°C 
-3°C 
125 hours 
132 mm 
16 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
9°C 
-0°C 
144 hours 
143 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Flüeli

Giswil

In March Giswil generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Giswil
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
1°C 
-7°C 
78 hours 
125 mm 
15 days 
poor 
6°C 
-3°C 
125 hours 
130 mm 
16 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
9°C 
-1°C 
155 hours 
141 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Giswil

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Obwalden, in Switzerland.

Is March the best time to visit Obwalden?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Engelberg, March may not be the ideal time to visit Obwalden.

Generally speaking, September provides unpleasant weather in Engelberg.

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