Monthly climate guide
Zurich weather in March
Expect cool weather in Zurich in March: afternoons reach about 10°C (50°F), while nights drop to around 1°C (33°F). Around 73 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 6°C warmer than February and 4°C cooler than April.
What stands out in March
- It warms up quickly from here: by April highs are about 5°C higher.
- Just 40 km apart, but Zurich runs about 2°C warmer than Lucerne this month.
- March brings early spring to Zurich.
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Grossmünster and Lake Zurich.
It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
10°C
50°F
Avg low
1°C
33°F
Rainfall
73 mm
some rain
Humidity
82%
relative
Sky
62%
cloud · often cloudy
Zurich weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 38°F | -3°C / 27°F | 107 mm | 89% | 79% |
| February | 4°C / 40°F | -3°C / 27°F | 76 mm | 86% | 74% |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 1°C / 33°F | 73 mm | 82% | 62% |
| April | 14°C / 58°F | 5°C / 40°F | 90 mm | 78% | 64% |
| May | 17°C / 63°F | 8°C / 46°F | 147 mm | 79% | 70% |
| June | 21°C / 70°F | 12°C / 54°F | 154 mm | 79% | 65% |
| July | 23°C / 74°F | 14°C / 58°F | 141 mm | 77% | 58% |
| August | 23°C / 74°F | 14°C / 58°F | 137 mm | 78% | 57% |
| September | 19°C / 67°F | 10°C / 51°F | 103 mm | 81% | 58% |
| October | 15°C / 58°F | 6°C / 43°F | 104 mm | 85% | 68% |
| November | 9°C / 48°F | 2°C / 35°F | 82 mm | 88% | 75% |
| December | 5°C / 40°F | -1°C / 30°F | 111 mm | 87% | 74% |
What to pack for March
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is March a good time to visit Zurich?
Our Zurich guide recommends: May to September for lake swimming and outdoor life, or December for Christmas markets.
Public transport (trains, trams, boats) runs on a single integrated ticket system — a day pass is usually the simplest option for visitors.
Best time to visit Zurich →Other Switzerland cities in March
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Zurich in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Zurich?
March is cool in Zurich, with highs around 10°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Zurich in March?
Average highs are about 10°C (50°F) and average lows about 1°C (33°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Zurich in March?
Zurich typically gets around 73 mm of rain in March — some rain. It's usually the driest month of the year.
When is the best time to visit Zurich?
May to September for lake swimming and outdoor life, or December for Christmas markets.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Zurich (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.