Early spring · Weather & things to do
St. Moritz in March
St. Moritz warms up: highs climb to 33°F (1°C), from 27°F in February, with lows of 17°F (-8°C) and about 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 43/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 33°F (1°C)
- Avg low
- 17°F (-8°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.4 in (61 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 43/100 · Tough
What March feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 33°F (1°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 2.4 in (61 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Comfort holds steady from February (45 → 43/100).
- 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 2.4 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in St. Moritz in March
With highs near 33°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Hanselmann
Café and confectioner on Via Maistra since 1894, known for its Engadiner Nusstorte.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 33°F.
Corviglia
St. Moritz's home ski mountain, reached by funicular from the village, with wide sunny runs and views over the lakes.
Muottas Muragl
A funicular climbs to 2,456 m for a long view down the Upper Engadine and its chain of lakes.
Segantini Museum
Stone-domed museum devoted to Giovanni Segantini, painter of the Engadine, holding his large Alpine Triptych.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 33°F.
Lake St. Moritz
The lake freezes thick enough to host the Snow Polo World Cup in January and the White Turf horse races in February.
Nearby in March
- Andermatt in March~60 mi · highs 31°F, 3.4 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Bolzano in March~72 mi · highs 55°F, 1.8 in rain · 12°C (22°F) warmer by day, drier
- Lucerne in March~82 mi · highs 50°F, 3.7 in rain · 9°C (17°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Füssen in March~84 mi · highs 45°F, 3.4 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,144 m to St. Moritz's ~1,830 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.
St. Moritz in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit St. Moritz?
It's middling, scoring 43/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 78. Expect highs of 33°F (1°C) and 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain or snow. March is inside the Dec – Mar window our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends.
How cold is St. Moritz in March?
Average highs are 33°F (1°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 St. Moritz in March?
Some: about 2.4 in (61 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 44.5 in (1131 mm).
What should I pack for St. Moritz 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 2.4 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on St. Moritz
Routes in season in March
- Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz Dec – Mar
Planning St. Moritz in March?
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