Bern weather in March
March is one of the least pleasant months in Bern: highs of 8°C (47°F) and about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average -1°C (31°F) and cloud cover 70% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the 5th coolest. Compared with February, it is warmer and wetter; April brings highs of 13°C (55°F) and 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Bern, the largest city in Bern. See below for other places.
Is March a good time to visit Bern?
least pleasant month Weather score 37/100.
March is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Bern. For better conditions, consider Jun–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Bern in March?
Some rain is normal: about 80 mm (3.1 in) falls in an average March. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Bern in March?
Days average 8°C (47°F) and nights -1°C (31°F).
Bern weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C (36°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 77 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| February | 4°C (38°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 62 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| March | 8°C (47°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 80 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| April | 13°C (55°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 83 mm | 69% | fair |
| May | 17°C (62°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 130 mm | 73% | fair |
| June | 21°C (70°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 117 mm | 66% | best |
| July | 23°C (73°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 121 mm | 59% | best |
| August | 22°C (72°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 126 mm | 60% | best |
| September | 18°C (65°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm | 60% | best |
| October | 14°C (57°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 94 mm | 68% | fair |
| November | 8°C (46°F) | 0°C (33°F) | 82 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| December | 3°C (38°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 87 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Bern in March
Weather can differ a lot within Bern: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bern | 8°C (47°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 80 mm | least pleasant |
| Interlaken | 0°C (32°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 89 mm | least pleasant |
| Biel/Bienne | 8°C (47°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 80 mm | least pleasant |
| Thun | 8°C (47°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 80 mm | least pleasant |
| Köniz | 8°C (47°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 80 mm | least pleasant |
| Burgdorf | 8°C (47°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 80 mm | least pleasant |
| Steffisburg | 8°C (47°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 80 mm | least pleasant |