March weather - Spring 2024 - Zürich, Switzerland

Weather in March
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Average humidity in March
Average rainfall in March
Average rainfall days in March
Average snowfall in March
Average snowfall days in March
Average daylight in March
Average sunshine in March
Average UV index in March

Ships ashore on Lake Zürich, with a view of the Fraumunster and Grossmunster Churches on either side of the water, in Zürich, Switzerland

Weather in March

With the arrival of March in Zürich, temperatures begin to rise, and snowfall decreases to a much lower average of 137mm (5.39"). The transition from winter to spring commences and the city starts to shed its winter cocoon. Daylight hours increase, further signalling the arrival of spring. The weather in March brings a sense of anticipation for warmer and brighter days, despite the city often still being quite cool.

Temperature

The shift from February to March in Zürich is marked by a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 4.6°C (40.3°F) to a chilly 9.5°C (49.1°F). March's average low-temperature reading settles at a cold 1.7°C (35.1°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Zürich is 72%.

Rainfall

In Zürich, in March, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 78mm (3.07") of accumulated precipitation. In Zürich, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.9 days and collects up to 1133mm (44.61") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Zürich, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout March, 137mm (5.39") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Zürich, there are 20.4 snowfall days, and 850mm (33.46") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Zürich is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March in Zürich, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:54 CET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Zürich is 4h.

UV index

In Zürich, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Zürich in March?

March temperatures in Zürich, Switzerland, vary between a high-temperature of 9.5°C (49.1°F) and a low-temperature of 1.7°C (35.1°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Zürich?

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March in Zürich?

In Zürich, in March, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 78mm (3.07") of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Zürich?

In March, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout March, 137mm (5.39") of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Zürich have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Zürich?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, in Zürich, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:54 CET.

How long on average sun shines in March in Zürich?

In Zürich, the average sunshine duration in March is 4h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Zürich?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Zürich is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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

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March

Apr

Average high temperature

4.6°C 40.3°F

9.5°C 49.1°F

13.8°C 56.8°F

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
Zürich, Switzerland

Average high temperature in March: 9.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.9°C).

Average low temperature in March: 1.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2°C).

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Average humidity in March
Zürich, Switzerland

Average humidity in March: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).

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Average rainfall in March
Zürich, Switzerland

Average rainfall in March: 78mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (128mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (63mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Zürich, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Zürich, Switzerland

Average snowfall in March: 137mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (220mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in March
Zürich, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in March: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine in March: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 24min).

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Average UV index in March
Zürich, 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).

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March weather forecast
Zürich, Switzerland

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