Zermatt weather in March (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Is Zermatt a good destination in March, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In March, Zermatt usually has very low temperatures and high snowfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -1°C, cooling off to about -10°C at night. The month brings very cold weather, so dressing warmly is essential. Prepare with multiple layers for added warmth.

Precipitation

Zermatt in March usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. On average, there are about 18 days with snow during this month.

Average sunshine

With about 137 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Zermatt, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 137 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 56%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Visitors traveling to Zermatt should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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