If you plan to visit Zürich in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +50°F during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 13 rainy days in the month and around 88 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
+3°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
88 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zürich has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Zürich in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Zürich for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +68°F during the day to a minimum of +30°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +54°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 62% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°F to +59°F.
Is Zürich warm or cold in March?
Zürich 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 +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 Zürich:
Climate in Zürich in March
Zürich 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
+1°F
+3°F
+25°F
Max. temperature
+66°F
+73°F
+84°F
Rainfall
60 mm
88 mm
104 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
78%
72%
69%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
4
6
7
Cloudy days
9
7
5
Rainy days
8
13
16
Snowy days
7
5
2
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 60 mm to 88 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 72%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 4 to 6.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Zürich in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 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 Zürich is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Zürich based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 146 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 17 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:
Zürich wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 154 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Zürich 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 2 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Zürich?
This is the weather in Zürich in March 2024:
1 March
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+36°F
2 March
☁️
+41°F
3 March
🌫️
+47°F
4 March
🌫️
+51°F
5 March
☁️
+45°F
6 March
☁️
+43°F
7 March
☁️
+47°F
8 March
🌧️
+51°F
9 March
🌧️
+60°F
10 March
🌧️
+51°F
11 March
🌧️
+39°F
12 March
🌧️
+54°F
13 March
☀️
+67°F
14 March
🌧️
+50°F
15 March
☀️
+48°F
16 March
☀️
+55°F
17 March
☀️
+63°F
18 March
☁️
+65°F
19 March
🌧️
+59°F
20 March
☁️
+57°F
21 March
☀️
+60°F
22 March
☀️
+67°F
23 March
☁️
+63°F
24 March
🌧️
+56°F
25 March
🌧️
+54°F
26 March
🌧️
+52°F
27 March
🌧️
+45°F
28 March
☀️
+51°F
29 March
☁️
+63°F
30 March
🌧️
+60°F
31 March
🌧️
+59°F
In March 2024 Zürich had 7 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Zürich climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Zürich 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 (+63°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 791 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1861 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zürich in March:
Is March a good time to visit Zürich?
It’s always a good time to visit Zürich, 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 Zürich in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Zürich rainy in March?
Zürich 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 Zürich in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Zürich 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 Zürich, 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.
