Schaffhausen weather in March (Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Schaffhausen in March? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Schaffhausen includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 11°C. At night, they generally drop to 2°C.

Precipitation

Schaffhausen in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 146 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Schaffhausen, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 146 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (35 KM, 21 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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