Month guide · Zurich · Switzerland
Zurich in March
What March is really like in Zurich: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Changeable early spring; lakeside cafés reopen on sunny days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Zurich: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with February (5°C (41°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:39
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:31
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
Spring (March–May). Blossom, the Sechseläuten festival in April and the opening of the lake baths in May; showery but fresh.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in May). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Zurich, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Street · City and Lindenhof
Bahnhofstrasse
Walk it from the station to the lake and buy a small box of Luxemburgerli at Sprüngli on Paradeplatz.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Iconic
- Free
- Food
Experience · Bürkliplatz
Lake Zurich cruise
Passenger boats leave from Bürkliplatz at the lake end of Bahnhofstrasse for short round trips of about 1.5 hours or longer cruises to the rose town of Rapperswil at the far end of the lake.
- Time needed
- 1.5–4 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Kids
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · City and Lindenhof
Lindenhof hill
Come early in the morning or at sunset for the view, and walk down through the lanes to the Fraumünster.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Couples
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Uetliberg
Uetliberg
Zurich's local mountain, at about 870 metres, is reached by the S10 train from the main station in around 20 minutes.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Active
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 1°C and 10 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Zurich?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Zurich in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Zurich?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Changeable early spring; lakeside cafés reopen on sunny days.
+How warm is Zurich in March?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Zurich in March?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.