Sarnen Weather in March

March in Sarnen brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 7°C (45°F) and nights around -2°C (28°F). Quite a bit of snow/rainfall is expected, around 131 mm (5.2 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Sarnen in March

Records from the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of snow/rain, with 131 mm (5.2 in) average for the month. This is a wet month with frequent and often heavy showers. Both the number of rain days and the total rainfall are high.

Temperature in Sarnen in March

March in Sarnen brings low temperatures, with highs of 7°C (45°F) and nights around -2°C (28°F). It stays cool throughout the day, so warm layers are a good idea from morning to evening. With overnight lows of -2°C (28°F), temperatures fall below freezing at night. An extra thick blanket can make a real difference if your accommodation runs cold.

Sunshine in Sarnen in March

You can expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 125 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and overcast.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Sarnen. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Sarnen Temperature in March

Min Temperature -2°C (28°F)  

Max Temperature 7°C (45°F)  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 131 mm (5.2 in)  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 125 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

* Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 Miles).

What to Wear in Sarnen in March

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Sarnen in March. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Sarnen in March

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
• June
• July
• August

• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Switzerland, check out our Sarnen's climate page.

More climate data for Sarnen

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