Switzerland weather in March 2027

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 8°C in Switzerland in March based on long-term weather averages. There are 4 hours of sunshine per day on average with 15 days with some rainfall and typically 61 mm of rainfall in the month.

  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Switzerland (Bern)8
    8°C max day temperature
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • 15 days with some rainfall in March in Switzerland (Bern)15
    15 days with some rainfall
  • -1°C minimum night-time temperature in March in Switzerland (Bern)-1
    -1°C min night temperature
  • 12 hours of daylight per day in March in Switzerland (Bern)12
    12 hours of daylight per day
  • No heat & humidity in March in Switzerland (Bern)0
    No heat & humidity
  • 61 mm monthly rainfall in March in Switzerland (Bern)61
    61 mm of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 3 (Moderate) in March in Switzerland (Bern)3
    3 (Moderate) UV index

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The March weather guide for Switzerland (Bern) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

What is the weather in Switzerland in March like?

Although officially the start of spring, March is still relatively cold throughout the country. This is partly because almost everywhere in Switzerland is at least 500 metres (1,800ft) above sea level, which is far higher than any town or village in the UK.

Changeable weather on the Central Plateau

In cities on the Central Plateau, temperatures still fall to around zero at night and don't rise much above 10°C at best during the day. So, compared with February, the difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

First signs of spring in Zurich, Switzerland in March
First signs of spring in Zurich, Switzerland in March © Rachid Amrous - Adobe Stock Image

The weather can still be quite changeable: overcast skies, light rain and occasional late snowfall are all possible. Fog can still be a feature, particularly early in the month, although as temperatures slowly rise, it becomes less frequent. Sunshine is, however, on the rise, with most places experiencing at least four hours a day and, around Lake Geneva, even more than five hours.

Colder in the Jura Mountains

Towns and cities in the Jura Mountains are another 500 metres above sea level, so it is even colder here.

Temperatures usually rise to single figures during the day, falling to a few degrees below zero at night, while weather systems from the north and west can still bring snowfall at any time throughout the month. As with the plateau, there are just over four hours of sunshine a day on average.

In the Swiss Alps, daytime temperatures vary depending on altitude. At high altitudes where there is generally plenty of snow, such as at St Moritz (1,700 metres above sea level), rather surprisingly daytime temperatures rise to as high as 5°C most days in March.

This is on the valley floor and does lead to some melting of the snow, but temperatures always drop back to below zero after nightfall. And of course, up on the slopes, it is not as warm during the day because of the higher elevations. Meanwhile, in the lower valleys, as expected, it is warmer, and there is less snow.

At the lowest levels, such as at Sion and Chur, which are more than 1,000 metres below St Moritz, temperatures normally reach 12°C to 14°C during the day. Down here, winter snows are usually gone by the beginning of March.

However, at night it will only be a degree or two above zero, so it is still cold. St Moritz and Chur have similar levels of sunshine in March at just under five hours a day on average, while in Sion it is normally just over six hours.

Warmer in Locarno & Lugano

In the far south at Locarno and Lugano, which are only 200-to-300 metres above sea level, it is warmer still with temperatures rising to 14°C during the day and not falling below 5°C at night.

The mountain peaks may still be snow-covered, but at lake level, it is more springlike. There is more rainfall down here than up in the Alps, where it obviously generally falls as snow, but you can also expect an average of over six hours of sunshine per day. So, probably this is the sunniest region in Switzerland in March.

Things to do in Switzerland in March

autoXpérience Genève (4-7 March 2027)

autoXpérience Genève is a leading regional automotive event in French-speaking Switzerland, presenting over 260 vehicles from over 50 brands for visitors to view, test drive and purchase. Held at the Palexpo in Geneva, it's attended by thousands of visitors each year.

Freeride World Tour Finale (TBC)

Freeride World Tour Finale takes place in Verbier and marks the end of the FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance season. Set over a full weekend, it brings together the best freeriders as they drop into the Bec des Rosses for a pivotal showdown with celebrations to follow.

Blues Festival Basel (10-13 March 2027)

Hosted in Basel each spring, Blues Festival Basel is a celebration of blues music and one of the most prominent festivals in Europe of its kind. Established in 2000, it brings together local, national and international artists over four evenings, attracting blues fans far and wide.

Morges Tulip Festival

Founded in 1971, Morges Tulip Festival is a six-week festival showcasing over 140,000 flowers including 350 varieties of tulips, as well as daffodils and hyacinths. Held in Morges on the shores of Lake Geneva, the event is completely free and attracts almost 300,000 visitors each year.

Engadine Ski Marathon (6-14 March 2027)

Engadine Ski Marathon is Switzerland's largest mass sports event, bringing together around 13,500 cross-country skiing fanatics from over 60 nations. Founded in 1969, the week-long program features a variety of races including a 42 km marathon - the world's second-largest cross-country ski race.

Lucerne Spring Festival (19-21 March 2027)

The Lucerne Spring Festival is a three-day celebration of classical music that takes place the week before Easter. Centred around performances from the Lucerne Festival Orchestra, the iconic event brings together the world's best orchestras, soloists and conductors.

Switzerland temperatures in March

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How warm is it in Switzerland in March?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 8°C in Bern, Switzerland in March, falling to -1°C at night.

How sunny is it in Switzerland in March?

There are normally 4 hours of bright sunshine each day in Bern, Switzerland in March - that's 35% of daylight hours.

Does it rain in Switzerland in March?

There are usually 15 days with some rain in Bern, Switzerland in March and the average monthly rainfall is 61mm.

Switzerland March sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Switzerland in March 2027. Select a month to view Switzerland sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Switzerland sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Bern.

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Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Monday, 1st March 2027 07:11 18:15
Tuesday, 16th March 2027 06:42 18:37
Wednesday, 31st March 2027 06:12 18:58

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