Early spring · Weather & things to do
Zermatt in March
Zermatt warms up: highs climb to 35°F (2°C), from 30°F in February, with lows of 20°F (-7°C) and about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 44/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 35°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 20°F (-7°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.5 in (63 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 37 min
- Comfort score
- 44/100 · Tough
What March feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 35°F (2°C).
Average lows of 20°F (-7°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 2.5 in (63 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 June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from February (44 → 44/100).
- 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 20°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.5 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Zermatt in March
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Matterhorn Museum
Underground museum built as a reconstructed old village, telling the story of the 1865 first ascent and Zermatt's climbing history.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 35°F.
Chez Vrony
Long-running mountain restaurant in the hamlet of Findeln, on the Sunnegga slopes, with a terrace facing the Matterhorn.
Whymper-Stube
Wood-panelled restaurant on Bahnhofstrasse known for cheese fondue and raclette, named for the Matterhorn's first climber.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 35°F.
Gornergrat Railway
Rack railway running since 1898 from Zermatt to Gornergrat at 3,089 m, with the Matterhorn in view for much of the climb.
Nearby in March
- Interlaken in March~47 mi · highs 47°F, 3.5 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Andermatt in March~57 mi · highs 31°F, 3.4 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lucerne in March~76 mi · highs 50°F, 3.7 in rain · 8°C (15°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Zurich in March~101 mi · highs 49°F, 3.6 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,251 m to Zermatt's ~1,672 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.
Zermatt in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Zermatt?
It's middling, scoring 44/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 84. Expect highs of 35°F (2°C) and 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain or snow. March is inside the Dec – Mar window our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends.
How cold is Zermatt in March?
Average highs are 35°F (2°C) and average lows 20°F (-7°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Zermatt in March?
Some: about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 37.2 in (946 mm).
What should I pack for Zermatt in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 20°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.5 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in March
- Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz Dec – Mar
Planning Zermatt in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.