Zurich Weather in March
Switzerland · March climate averages and travel tips
Avg high10°C (49°F)
Avg low1°C (33°F)
Rainfall89 mm (3.5 in)
RatingPoor 4.3/10
Expect cool days in Zurich in March: the average high is 10°C (49°F) and the average low is 1°C (33°F). March is spring in Switzerland. The month is moderately rainy, with about 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain spread over 14 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11.6 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is March a good time to visit Zurich?
March is not the best time to visit Zurich (4.3/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in September.
March weather at a glance
| Average high | 10°C (49°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 1°C (33°F) |
| Daily mean | 5°C (41°F) |
| Rainfall | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 14 |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Cloud cover | 67% |
| Daylight | 11.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.1 km/h |
| vs February | 5°C warmer than February, with 16 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Zurich in March
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Zurich weather in other months
Jan3°C / -3°C95 mmPoorFeb5°C / -2°C73 mmPoorMar10°C / 1°C89 mmPoorApr14°C / 5°C93 mmFairMay18°C / 9°C149 mmFairJun22°C / 13°C143 mmFairJul24°C / 15°C151 mmFairAug23°C / 14°C151 mmFairSep20°C / 11°C104 mmGoodOct15°C / 7°C94 mmFairNov9°C / 2°C89 mmPoorDec4°C / -2°C112 mmPoor
← FebruaryBest time to visit ZurichApril →
Better weather in March nearby
- Seville20°C · 60 mm · Excellent
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 22 mm · Excellent
- Valencia19°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Larnaca19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Nicosia19°C · 30 mm · Excellent
Nearby in March
- Lucerne9°C · 92 mm
- Vaduz6°C · 94 mm
- Bern9°C · 74 mm
- Strasbourg11°C · 53 mm
- Innsbruck8°C · 75 mm
- Milan14°C · 63 mm
Where else is good in March? See where to go in March.