March weather forecastBern, Switzerland

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March

Weather in March

March in Bern brings glimpses of spring. Observing a considerable rise in temperature from February with a high of 9.5°C (49.1°F) and a low of 0.2°C (32.4°F), it indicates a transition from the bleak winter. Snowfall starts receding paving the way to more rainfall days. The month regales with a longer span of daylight, hinting at the approaching brighter and warmer months. The increase in UV index to 3 from the previous month's 2 suggests an increase in sunshine hours.

Temperature

The start of March in Bern brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 4.7°C (40.5°F) in February to a frosty 9.5°C (49.1°F). During March nights, Bern witnesses a consistent average temperature of 0.2°C (32.4°F).

Humidity

In Bern, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Bern, in March, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 73mm (2.87") of accumulated precipitation. In Bern, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.2 days and collects up to 1059mm (41.69") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Bern, in March, during 2 snowfall days, 70mm (2.76") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.1 snowfall days, and 526mm (20.71") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:58 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 4.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Bern is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Bern, is 9.5°C (49.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 0.2°C (32.4°F).

The average relative humidity in March in Bern, Switzerland, is 73%.

In March, in Bern, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout March, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Bern, Switzerland, in March, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 70mm (2.76") of snow.

In March, the average day length in Bern, Switzerland, is 11h and 56min.

On the first day of March in Bern, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:58 CET.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

In Bern, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

4.7°C

9.5°C

13.4°C

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in March
Bern, Switzerland

Average high temperature in March: 9.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°C).

Average low temperature in March: 0.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.6°C).

Average humidity in March
Bern, Switzerland

Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Bern, Switzerland

Average rainfall in March: 73mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (119mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (55mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Bern, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bern, Switzerland

Average snowfall in March: 70mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (133mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Bern, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in March: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bern, Switzerland

Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

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: 4h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average UV index in March
Bern, Switzerland

Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).