Sarnen weather in March (Obwalden, Switzerland)

How does the March weather in Sarnen compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During March, Sarnen usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 7°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -2°C.

Precipitation

Sarnen in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 125 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Sarnen. July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sarnen climate page with graphs.

 

Sarnen, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 125 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

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

Where to go in Switzerland in March

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Interested in more climate information?

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