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Lausanne weather in March

With highs near 8°C (46°F) and lows around -1°C (30°F), March feels cold in Lausanne. Rainfall averages about 70 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than February and 5°C cooler than April.

What stands out in March

  • Seasonally, March counts as early spring in Lausanne.
  • Mornings start cold: the average low is -1°C, and frost is common.
  • Just 100 km apart, but Lausanne runs about 7°C warmer than Lauterbrunnen this month.
  • It warms up quickly from here: by April highs are about 5°C higher.

It's usually the driest month of the year.

Avg high

8°C

46°F

Avg low

-1°C

30°F

Rainfall

70 mm

some rain

Humidity

80%

relative

Sky

66%

cloud · often cloudy

Lausanne weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Lausanne
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January2°C / 35°F-5°C / 23°F99 mm86%77%
February3°C / 37°F-5°C / 23°F72 mm84%73%
March8°C / 46°F-1°C / 30°F70 mm80%66%
April12°C / 54°F3°C / 37°F81 mm77%67%
May15°C / 59°F6°C / 42°F137 mm79%71%
June19°C / 67°F11°C / 51°F122 mm77%66%
July22°C / 71°F13°C / 55°F118 mm73%58%
August22°C / 72°F12°C / 54°F100 mm71%56%
September18°C / 65°F9°C / 48°F77 mm75%58%
October14°C / 57°F5°C / 41°F95 mm79%66%
November8°C / 46°F1°C / 33°F88 mm83%73%
December3°C / 38°F-3°C / 26°F111 mm83%74%

What to pack for March

  • A proper insulated winter coat
  • A hat, scarf and gloves
  • Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is March a good time to visit Lausanne?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Switzerland cities in March

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Lausanne in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Lausanne?

March is cool in Lausanne, with highs around 8°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.

How warm is Lausanne in March?

Average highs are about 8°C (46°F) and average lows about -1°C (30°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Lausanne in March?

Lausanne typically gets around 70 mm of rain in March — some rain. It's usually the driest month of the year.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Lausanne (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.