Lake Como edges it in March. Lake Como averages 4–13°C with low crowds; Lucerne 2–11°C with low-moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Lake Como and Lucerne
The verdict for March
Early spring and camellias
+Camellias and the first blossom with few visitors.
–Variable weather, and some villas remain closed.
March brings first blossoms and the start of the garden and villa season, with crowds still low.
Late winter, early spring
+Fewer crowds and bright mountain days.
–Many mountain lifts reduce service.
March brings the first spring walks along the lake, with snow still on the peaks.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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