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Vaud Weather in March

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

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Planning a journey to Vaud, 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 Vaud in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Taveyannaz to 11°C (52°F) in Mies. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Mies and -5°C (23°F) in Taveyannaz.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Yvonand with an average of 97 mm (3.8 in) to high rainfall in Rougemont with 130 mm (5.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Villars-sur-Ollon enjoys about 190 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Vaud by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Vaud — and find the best time to visit. (based on Villars-sur-Ollon)

January0°C (32°F) February2°C (36°F) March6°C (43°F) April10°C (50°F) May15°C (59°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September16°C (61°F) October12°C (54°F) November5°C (41°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Vaud in March

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

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 Vaud

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

Temperature range in Vaud (March)

Precipitation variation in Vaud (March)

Villars-sur-Ollon

In March Villars-sur-Ollon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
190 hours
211 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Villars-sur-Ollon →

Lausanne

In March Lausanne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
168 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
101 mm (4 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Lausanne →

Chateau-d'Oex

In March Chateau-d'Oex generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-3°C (27°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
190 hours
211 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chateau-d'Oex →

Ollon

In March Ollon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
190 hours
211 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ollon →

Montreux

In March Montreux generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
168 hours
195 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Montreux →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Villars-sur-Ollon 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Lausanne 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Chateau-d'Oex 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Ollon 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Montreux 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Les Diablerets 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)

Vaud weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vaud, Switzerland in March?

In March, Vaud, Switzerland generally has poor weather conditions. Villars-sur-Ollon sees daytime temperatures near 6°C (43°F), with nights cooling to roughly -4°C (25°F).

What is the average temperature in Vaud, Switzerland in March?

Daytime temperatures in Villars-sur-Ollon peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in March, dropping to about -4°C (25°F) overnight.

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

Villars-sur-Ollon typically receives notable snow/rainfall in March, about 123 mm (4.8 in) on average across Vaud, Switzerland.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Vaud, Switzerland?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Vaud, Switzerland 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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