Zinal weather in March (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Zinal during March? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Zinal includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -9°C. This month is known for its biting cold, so make sure to dress warmly. Proper preparation can help you stay cozy.

Precipitation

Zinal in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 137 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Zinal. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, 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 Zinal climate page with graphs.

 

Zinal, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 137 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (15 KM, 9 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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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