Bern in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +50°F and roughly 7 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 8 rainy days with an average precipitation of 88 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
+5°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
88 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bern has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Bern in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bern for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +66°F during the day to a minimum of +23°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +55°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +50°F.
Is Bern warm or cold in March?
Bern is typically chill in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +43°F to +50°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +28°F to +34°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Bern:
Climate in Bern in March
Bern weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+43°F
+50°F
+57°F
Min. temperature
-2°F
+5°F
+23°F
Max. temperature
+66°F
+75°F
+81°F
Rainfall
69 mm
88 mm
102 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
78%
73%
71%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1016 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
6
7
6
Cloudy days
13
14
12
Rainy days
6
8
11
Snowy days
3
2
1
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +43°F to +50°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 69 mm to 88 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 73%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 6 to 7.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Bern in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Bern is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Bern based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 16%, leading to total precipitation of around 26 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 5 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bern wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 164 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Bern based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Bern?
This is the weather in Bern in March 2023:
1 March
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+50°F
2 March
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+51°F
3 March
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+56°F
4 March
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+50°F
5 March
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+46°F
6 March
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+43°F
7 March
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+42°F
8 March
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+47°F
9 March
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+54°F
10 March
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+56°F
11 March
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+56°F
12 March
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+56°F
13 March
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+58°F
14 March
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+56°F
15 March
🌧️
+54°F
16 March
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+60°F
17 March
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+61°F
18 March
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+49°F
19 March
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+54°F
20 March
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+58°F
21 March
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+60°F
22 March
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+60°F
23 March
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+62°F
24 March
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+65°F
25 March
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+64°F
26 March
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+65°F
27 March
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+66°F
28 March
☀️
+66°F
29 March
☁️
+64°F
30 March
🌧️
+55°F
31 March
🌧️
+50°F
In March 2023 Bern had 21 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 63%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Bern climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Bern in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+45°F) and the highest in 2012 (+60°F). The driest year was 2005 with only 26 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2001 with 260 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bern in March:
Is March a good time to visit Bern?
It’s always a good time to visit Bern, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Bern in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Bern rainy in March?
Bern is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bern in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bern in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Switzerland
Check out the weather for other cities in Switzerland.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bern, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.