Early spring · Weather & things to do
Andermatt in March
Andermatt warms up: highs climb to 31°F (0°C), from 26°F in February, with lows of 17°F (-8°C) and about 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 40/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 31°F (0°C)
- Avg low
- 17°F (-8°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.4 in (87 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 40/100 · Tough
What March feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 31°F (0°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 17°F (-8°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Comfort holds steady from February (42 → 40/100).
- March sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 17°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.4 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Andermatt in March
With highs near 31°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Gemsstock
Cable cars climb from the village to 2,961 m, serving steep north-facing runs and a viewing platform over the Alps.
Nätschen
Sunny ski area and railway halt on the Oberalp line above Andermatt, part of the linked SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun.
Andermatt station
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn station where the Glacier Express stops between Zermatt and the Oberalp climb.
Teufelsbrücke
The Devil's Bridge spans the Reuss in the Schöllenen Gorge, a short way below Andermatt on the old Gotthard route.
Nearby in March
- Lucerne in March~33 mi · highs 50°F, 3.7 in rain · 10°C (18°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Interlaken in March~34 mi · highs 47°F, 3.5 in rain · 9°C (15°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Zurich in March~53 mi · highs 49°F, 3.6 in rain · 10°C (18°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Zermatt in March~57 mi · highs 35°F, 2.5 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Andermatt in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Andermatt?
It's middling, scoring 40/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 71. Expect highs of 31°F (0°C) and 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain or snow. March is inside the Dec – Mar window our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends.
How cold is Andermatt in March?
Average highs are 31°F (0°C) and average lows 17°F (-8°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Andermatt in March?
Some: about 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 57.6 in (1464 mm).
What should I pack for Andermatt in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 17°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.4 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in March
- Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz Dec – Mar
Planning Andermatt in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.