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Geneva in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Geneva in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Geneva in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
Geneva in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +52°F and roughly 7 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 13 rainy days with an average precipitation of 113 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+10°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
113 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Geneva has OK 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 +55°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +70°F during the day and a minimum of +27°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 46% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +41°F to +61°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
86 mm113 mm116 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
75%69%66%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1017 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
476
Cloudy days
1076
Rainy days
81315
Snowy days
532

March weather is still as ok as in 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 86 mm to 113 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 4 to 7.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 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 4 m/s to 5 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
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 52%, leading to total precipitation of around 158 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
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 50% chance of precipitation and 157 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Geneva based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 0%, for a monthly total of around 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
☁️
+41°F
2 March
☁️
+47°F
3 March
🌫️
+45°F
4 March
🌫️
+53°F
5 March
☀️
+48°F
6 March
☀️
+52°F
7 March
☀️
+50°F
8 March
🌧️
+52°F
9 March
🌧️
+60°F
10 March
🌧️
+52°F
11 March
🌧️
+45°F
12 March
🌧️
+58°F
13 March
☀️
+70°F
14 March
🌧️
+51°F
15 March
☀️
+52°F
16 March
☀️
+56°F
17 March
☀️
+62°F
18 March
☀️
+60°F
19 March
🌧️
+56°F
20 March
☀️
+58°F
21 March
☀️
+63°F
22 March
☀️
+67°F
23 March
☁️
+63°F
24 March
🌧️
+59°F
25 March
🌧️
+55°F
26 March
🌧️
+55°F
27 March
🌧️
+46°F
28 March
☀️
+52°F
29 March
☀️
+67°F
30 March
🌧️
+63°F
31 March
🌧️
+60°F
In March 2023 Geneva had 13 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 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 1980 (+54°F) and the highest in 2022 (+65°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 1095 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1882 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Geneva in March:

Is March a good time to visit Geneva?

It’s always a good time to visit Geneva, 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 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, 2023.

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.