March weather forecast
Interlaken, Switzerland

March

Weather in March

As winter makes way for spring in March, a remarkable shift is observed. Temperatures dramatically rebound from -1.6°C (29.1°F) in February to an average high of 1.8°C (35.2°F), signaling a break from the pronounced chill. Though the snowfall begins to lessen, precipitation increases, resulting in a higher number of rainy days than February. Daylight hours also improve as the city moves closer to equinox. The emergence of blooming flowers juxtaposed with the melting snowfields makes March a unique time to visit Interlaken.

Temperature

The onset of March marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold -1.6°C (29.1°F) in February to an icy 1.8°C (35.2°F). Interlaken experiences an average nighttime temperature of -6.5°C (20.3°F) in the month of March.

Humidity

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Interlaken, Switzerland, in March, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 60mm (2.36") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Interlaken, there are 192.3 rainfall days, and 935mm (36.81") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Interlaken, in March, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 167mm (6.57") of snow. In Interlaken, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.3 days and aggregates up to 968mm (38.11") of snow.

Daylight

In Interlaken, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of March, in Interlaken, Switzerland, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:56 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Interlaken is 5.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Interlaken is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Interlaken?
In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Interlaken, Switzerland, are 1.8°C (35.2°F) and -6.5°C (20.3°F) respectively.
What is the most humid month in Interlaken?
The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 90%.
What is the average humidity in March in Interlaken?
In March, the average relative humidity in Interlaken, Switzerland, is 90%.
How much does it rain in Interlaken in March?
In Interlaken, in March, during 15.3 rainfall days, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many days does it snow in March in Interlaken?
In Interlaken, in March, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 167mm (6.57") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in March in Interlaken?
In March, the average day length is 11h and 56min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Interlaken?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:56 CET.
How long on average sun shines in March in Interlaken?
In March, the average sunshine duration in Interlaken, Switzerland, is 5.9h.
What is the UV index reading in March in Interlaken?
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Interlaken is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Interlaken, Switzerland
Average temperature in March
Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in March: 1.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -6.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (7.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-10°C).

Average pressure in March - Interlaken, Switzerland
Average pressure in March
Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in March: 1016.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.4mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Interlaken, Switzerland
Average wind speed in March
Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in March - Interlaken, Switzerland
Average humidity in March
Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in March: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (81%).

Average rainfall in March - Interlaken, Switzerland
Average rainfall in March
Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in March: 60mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (118mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (50mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Interlaken, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in March
Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in March - Interlaken, Switzerland
Average snowfall in March
Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in March: 167mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (211mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March - Interlaken, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in March
Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Interlaken, Switzerland
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March - Interlaken, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in March
Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

Average UV index in March - Interlaken, Switzerland
Average UV index in March
Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March - Interlaken, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in March
Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in March - Interlaken, Switzerland
Average visibility in March
Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in March: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June and September (7km).

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