Temperatures in March
It's cold in March in Canada with an average temperature of 4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -2°C to a high of 7°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -14°C and -2°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Canada in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Canada with very cold temperatures, averaging around 0°C during the day and nights close to -12°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature rises to around 6°C, with nights close to -5°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Canada will be around 6°C, with nights close to -4°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 44 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 50 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 24% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Canada. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Canada in March |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
4°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
7°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
-2°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
44 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
50 cm | 1,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
16 days | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Temperature records for Canada in March
With 18°C, Canada hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -21°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -38°C to a high of 5°C.
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The climate of Canada is based on weather data from Banff. Other spots, like Vancouver, Toronto or Niagara Falls, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Canada for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in March in Canada
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Canada, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in March in Canada
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Daily Precipitation in March in Canada
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Canada, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Canada.
Daily Snowfall in March in Canada
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in Canada, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in March.
Daily UV Index in March in Canada
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Canada, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Canada Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Canada, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Canada Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Canada, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in March in Canada per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in March in Canada, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in March for Canada
Click on a specific day in March for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Canada. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Canada by Month
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