Zurich · March
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 52°F, low 34°F. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
52° / 34°F
Humidity
74%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
9 mph
What March feels like in Zurich
Sunrise
07:36
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:32
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Zurich in March
The kit for March in Zurich: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
March vs the surrounding months
vs February
+7° avg high
0 rain days
Zurich in February →
March
52°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: midday
vs April
-7° avg high
0 rain days
Zurich in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Zurich in March?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Zurich in March?+
Average high 52°F, average low 34°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Zurich?+
Compared to February (avg high 45°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 58°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in Zurich in March?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in March, on average.