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Zurich in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Zurich in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Zurich in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
March could be a good time to visit Zurich, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +50°F, and there are typically 6 sunny days in March. However, expect about 13 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 86 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
+3°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
86 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zurich has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Zurich in March

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

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +54°F with a maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +30°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 Zurich warm or cold in March?

Zurich 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 Zurich:

Climate in Zurich in March

Zurich weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
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 mm86 mm104 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
78%72%69%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1016 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
466
Cloudy days
975
Rainy days
81316
Snowy days
752

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 86 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

Wind speed in Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Zurich based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 146 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. 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:
Zurich wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 155 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Zurich based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 2 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Zurich?

This is the weather in Zurich in March 2023:
1 March
☁️
+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 2023 Zurich had 8 sunny days, 8 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.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

The climate in Zurich 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 Zurich in March:

Is March a good time to visit Zurich?

It’s always a good time to visit Zurich, 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 Zurich in March?

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

Is Zurich rainy in March?

Zurich 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 Zurich in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Zurich 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 Zurich

Source of the data

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