Zürich weather in March

March in Zürich: cold, rainy, with reliable snow — a great time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Zürich · #406 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 70/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Zürich climate normals — March

Daytime high11°C / 51°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low1°C / 34°F
Feels like (high)8°C / 46°F
Rainfall81 mm / 3.2 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days12 days
Humidity70%💧 humid
Dew point1°C / 33°F
Sunshine9.1 h/day
Daylight11.9 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Snowfall12.9 cm / 5.1 in
Air quality (US AQI)53🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Zürich in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Zürich?
March in Zürich: cold, rainy, with reliable snow — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Zürich on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
What is the weather like in Zürich in March?
In March, Zürich averages a daily high of 10.7°C and a low of 1°C, with about 80.9 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Zürich in March?
Zürich has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in March.
Does it snow in Zürich in March?
Zürich sees roughly 12.9 cm of snowfall in March.

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