Susten weather in March (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What should you pack for a trip to Susten in March? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Susten includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 3°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -7°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Susten in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With around 190 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Susten. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Susten, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 190 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (25 KM, 15 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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