March · Switzerland
Best time to visit Geneva in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Geneva in March
Average temperature 6°C, 91 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
5.5/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 91 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Geneva scores 5.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 91 mm of rain, and roughly 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Geneva's Jet d'Eau and Lake Léman glow May–Sep when warm, dry days frame crisp Mont Blanc views.
March in Geneva — middling scores, decent value
March averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 91 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.5/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 3.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Geneva in March?
- In March, Geneva averages 6°C, 91 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Geneva?
- March earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Geneva in March?
- Expect about 91 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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