Early spring · Weather & things to do
Lake Bled in March
Lake Bled warms up: highs climb to 49°F (9°C), from 40°F in February, with lows of 32°F (0°C) and about 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 60/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 32°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (61 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 60/100 · Good
What March feels like
It's cool, with highs near 49°F (9°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 32°F (0°C), so expect frost and ice.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.4 in (61 mm).
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are April – September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 39°F.
- Comfort improves from 44/100 in February to 60/100.
- Our Slovenia’s Alpine Lakes route recommends May – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 32°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Lake Bled in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Lake Bohinj
Larger, wilder lake in Triglav National Park, with the Church of St. John at its edge.
Why now March scores 60/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Ojstrica Viewpoint
Short, steep hike to the classic postcard view of Bled Island and the castle.
Why now Highs near 49°F and 2.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Kavarna Park
Lakeside cafe at Hotel Park where the Bled cream cake (kremšnita) was created.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Vogel Cable Car
Cable car from Lake Bohinj to Vogel ski area, with views of Triglav.
Savica Waterfall
78-m waterfall reached by 500+ steps above Lake Bohinj.
Nearby in March
- Ljubljana in March~29 mi · highs 51°F, 2.8 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Piran in March~64 mi · highs 55°F, 2.8 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Hallstatt in March~85 mi · highs 48°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in March~95 mi · highs 43°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~862 m to Lake Bled's ~505 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Lake Bled in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Lake Bled?
It's middling, scoring 60/100. The best months are April – September, at up to 81. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain. Our Slovenia’s Alpine Lakes route recommends May – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Lake Bled in March?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 32°F (0°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Lake Bled in March?
Some: about 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 41.7 in (1059 mm).
What should I pack for Lake Bled in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 32°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Lake Bled in March?
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