When to go · Lucerne
Lucerne in March
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Oct; Dec for the Christmas market). Across Switzerland: Sunny spring skiing; cities quiet; lakes still cold.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 11°C52°F / 2°C36°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Oct; Dec for the Christmas market). Across Switzerland: Sunny spring skiing; cities quiet; lakes still cold.
Weather in March
- LucerneHighs around 11 °C, lows around 2 °C, rain on about 11 daysHighs around 52 °F, lows around 36 °F, rain on about 11 days
- Plateau cities, Switzerland · Zurich, Bern, Basel, Lucernecool
Fog (Hochnebel) can sit over the Plateau for days in November–February while the mountains are sunny — take a train up.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Easter big impact
Good Friday – Easter Monday (26–29 Mar 2027) · Switzerland
Shops closed Friday and Monday in most cantons; last big ski weekend.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Switzerland overall
- Medium
- Prices · Switzerland overall
- Medium
Switzerland overall: Sunny spring skiing; cities quiet; lakes still cold.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket