March weather forecastGeneva, Switzerland

The Leman Lake, flowing through the city of Geneva, Switzerland

March

Weather in March

March presents a notable seasonal shift in Geneva as the chilly whispers of winter fade and mark the onset of spring. The city becomes warmer with an average high of 11.2°C (52.2°F) and a low of 1.6°C (34.9°F). March offers longer daylight hours, allowing residents and tourists to indulge more in outdoor activities. It also brings a different kind of splendor to the city’s parks and gardens as the first spring blossoms unveil their colors. The city views in March, under clearer skies and longer hours of sunshine, capture an exceptional aura and grace.

Temperature

March signifies a subtle uplift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a chilly 6.3°C (43.3°F) in February to a fresh 11.2°C (52.2°F). March nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a cold 1.6°C (34.9°F).

Humidity

In Geneva, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.

Rainfall

In Geneva, in March, during 9 rainfall days, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Geneva, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109 days and collects up to 1006mm (39.61") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Geneva. In March, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout March, 28mm (1.1") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8.2 snowfall days, and 321mm (12.64") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March in Geneva, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 19:03 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Geneva is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Geneva, is 11.2°C (52.2°F), while the average low-temperature is 1.6°C (34.9°F).

In Geneva, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.

In March, in Geneva, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout March, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Geneva, Switzerland, during March, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of snow.

The average day length in March in Geneva, Switzerland, is 11h and 56min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, in Geneva, Switzerland, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 19:03 CET.

The average sunshine duration in March is 5h.

In Geneva, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health 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

6.3°C

11.2°C

14.9°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
Geneva, Switzerland

Average high temperature in March: 11.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (26.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.5°C).

Average low temperature in March: 1.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.3°C).

Average humidity in March
Geneva, Switzerland

Average humidity in March: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (64%).

Average rainfall in March
Geneva, Switzerland

Average rainfall in March: 70mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (105mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (68mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Geneva, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in March: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Geneva, Switzerland

Average snowfall in March: 28mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (108mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Geneva, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in March: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.5 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
Geneva, Switzerland

Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

Average sunshine in March: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average UV index in March
Geneva, 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).