March weather forecast
Switzerland

March ushers in the early signs of spring in Switzerland, although winter's remnants are still palpable, especially in the elevated terrains. The Central Plateau, including prominent cities like Zurich and Bern, begins to witness a rise in temperatures, often marking the transition from the freezing conditions of January and February. The mountainous areas, especially the Jura and the Alps, while warming slightly, still retain their thick blankets of snow.

The snow depth in regions like the Jura and the Alps decreases in comparison to the peak winter months, accumulating between 2540mm (100") to 5080mm (200"). On the Central Plateau, snowfall is further reduced, ranging from 508mm (20") to 1524mm (60"), and the chances of rainfall begin to increase. As March progresses, the days continue to lengthen, offering more hours of sunlight and leading to a notable reduction in the lingering winter chill.

Precipitation during March varies, with occasional rainfall starting to replace persistent snowfall, especially in the lower altitudes. Humidity remains moderate, and the Fohn winds, known for their warmth, become more frequent. These winds sometimes result in rapid melting of snow in certain areas. Though winter sports remain popular in the higher terrains, the valleys and plateaus start preparing for the oncoming spring activities.

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• Zürich - March »
  In Zürich, in March, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 78mm (3.07") of accumulated precipitation. In Zürich, in March, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 78mm (3.07") of accumulated precipitation.
• Geneva - March »
  In Geneva during March, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of snow. On the first day of March in Geneva sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:21.
• Basel - March »
  In Basel in March, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 46mm (1.81") of snow. In Basel, in March, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 46mm (1.81") of snow.
• Lausanne - March »
  March 2023, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time starts in Lausanne, and the time zone changes from CET to CEST. In Lausanne in March, during 6.3 snowfall days, 112mm (4.41") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Bern - March »
  In Bern in March, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 70mm (2.76") of snow. In Bern, in March, during 2 snowfall days, 70mm (2.76") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Winterthur - March »
  March 2023, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time starts in Winterthur, and the time zone changes from CET to CEST. In Winterthur, Switzerland, during March, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation.
• Lucerne - March »
  March 2023, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time starts in Lucerne, Switzerland, and the time zone changes from CET to CEST. In Lucerne, Switzerland, in March, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 83mm (3.27") of snow.
• Lugano - March »
  On the first day of March in Lugano, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:10. On the first day of March in Lugano sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:10.
• Biel/Bienne - March »
  In Biel/Bienne, in March, during 1.8 snowfall days, 56mm (2.2") of snow is typically accumulated. In Biel/Bienne in March, during 10.7 rainfall days, 89mm (3.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Thun - March »
  In Thun, in March, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 139mm (5.47") of snow. In Thun, in March, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 139mm (5.47") of snow.
• Köniz - March »
  In Köniz in March, during 12 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Köniz, in March, during 6 snowfall days, 57mm (2.24") of snow is typically accumulated.
• La Chaux-de-Fonds - March »
  March 2023, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time starts in La Chaux-de-Fonds and the time zone changes from CET to CEST. In La Chaux-de-Fonds, in March, snow falls for 7.6 days, with typically accumulated 490mm (19.29") of snow.