Vaud weather in March
Thinking about venturing to Vaud this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Vaud in March?
Vaud is a region in Switzerland. March in Vaud generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C in Taveyannaz to 11°C in Mies. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Mies and -5°C in Taveyannaz.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Yvonand with an average of 97 mm to high rainfall in Rougemont with 130 mm. The city Villars-sur-Ollon usually sees around 190 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at March's conditions in Vaud, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Vaud's yearly weather, check out our Vaud climate page.
Where to go in Vaud in March
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Popular destinations in Vaud
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Vaud?
Average weather in Villars-sur-Ollon
In March Villars-sur-Ollon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Lausanne
In March Lausanne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Chateau-d'Oex
In March Chateau-d'Oex generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Ollon
In March Ollon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Montreux
In March Montreux generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Vaud, in Switzerland.
Is March the best time to visit Vaud?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Vaud due to the typically poor weather in Villars-sur-Ollon.
Generally speaking, August provides tolerable weather in Villars-sur-Ollon. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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