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Geneva in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Geneva in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Geneva, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Geneva in March 2025

Good Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Weather for Geneva in March is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +52°F during the day, and approximately 8 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 9 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in March around 112 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+10°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
112 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Geneva has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Geneva in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Geneva for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +57°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +68°F during the day and a minimum of +27°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +52°F to +55°F.

Is Geneva warm or cold in March?

Geneva is typically chill in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +30°F to +36°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 Geneva:

Climate in Geneva in March

Geneva weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+45°F+52°F+57°F
Min. temperature
+7°F+10°F+25°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+72°F+81°F
Rainfall
90 mm112 mm116 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
74%68%65%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1016 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
587
Cloudy days
151212
Rainy days
6910
Snowy days
221

March often has better weather than February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +45°F to +52°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 90 mm to 112 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 68%. 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 5 to 8.

Next month (April) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Geneva in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 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 Geneva 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 Geneva based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 27 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 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:
Geneva wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 158 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Geneva 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 Geneva?

This is the weather in Geneva in March 2023:
1 March
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+52°F
2 March
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+54°F
3 March
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+57°F
4 March
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+53°F
5 March
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+48°F
6 March
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+45°F
7 March
☀️
+45°F
8 March
☀️
+49°F
9 March
☀️
+52°F
10 March
☀️
+55°F
11 March
☁️
+57°F
12 March
☁️
+57°F
13 March
☁️
+55°F
14 March
☀️
+56°F
15 March
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+56°F
16 March
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+58°F
17 March
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+61°F
18 March
☁️
+52°F
19 March
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+54°F
20 March
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+60°F
21 March
☀️
+59°F
22 March
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+59°F
23 March
☀️
+61°F
24 March
☀️
+64°F
25 March
☀️
+65°F
26 March
☀️
+65°F
27 March
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+66°F
28 March
☀️
+68°F
29 March
☀️
+65°F
30 March
☁️
+58°F
31 March
🌧️
+55°F
In March 2023 Geneva had 23 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Geneva climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Geneva in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+46°F) and the highest in 2012 (+64°F). The driest year was 2022 with only 27 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2001 with 358 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Geneva in March:

Is March a good time to visit Geneva?

March is a really good time to go to Geneva. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Geneva.

Can you sunbathe in Geneva in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Geneva rainy in March?

Geneva 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 Geneva in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Geneva 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.

Monthly weather in Geneva

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Geneva, 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.