Lucerne in March
Late winter, early spring
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is a below-average month in Lucerne.
March brings the first spring walks along the lake, with snow still on the peaks.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 2–11°C
- Cool and changeable, with sunny breaks.
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms.
+Fewer crowds and bright mountain days.
–Many mountain lifts reduce service.
My tip for March
Check mountain lift schedules; some run reduced service.
- Lake walks
- Museums
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Lucerne, 8th for weather, 3rd for space, 2nd for value. The emptiest month is November; the best value is November.
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What’s on in Lucerne in March
- Fasnacht
- A loud, colourful carnival that disrupts the old town for several days.
Early February or March
Not set on March?
Months I'd choose over March
Weather
Weather in Lucerne in March
In March Lucerne averages a high of 11°C (52°F) and a low of 2°C (36°F), with about 75 mm of rain or snow over 11 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C); the wettest month is August.
- Average high
- 11°C
- 52°F
- Average low
- 2°C
- 36°F
- Precipitation
- 75 mm
- Wet days
- 11
Climate data: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Lucerne in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Lucerne?
- March is a below-average month in Lucerne. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Lucerne overall (8 for weather, 3 for space, 2 for value). The main upside: Fewer crowds and bright mountain days. The main downside: Many mountain lifts reduce service.
- What is the weather like in Lucerne in March?
- Average highs are around 11°C and lows around 2°C. Expect about 75 mm of rain or snow over roughly 11 wet days. Cool and changeable, with sunny breaks. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C).
- Is Lucerne crowded in March?
- Crowds are low-moderate. Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights. The quietest month is November.
- How expensive is Lucerne in March?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms. The best-value month is November.
- When is the best time to visit Lucerne?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (March ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is November and the best value is November.
Still going to Lucerne in March?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — many mountain lifts reduce service.
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