Athabasca weather in March (Alberta, Canada)

Interested in knowing the climate of Athabasca in March? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of March in Athabasca typically brings very low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 2°C, while nights can cool down to about -9°C. The month brings very cold weather, so dressing warmly is essential. Prepare with multiple layers for added warmth.

Precipitation

Athabasca in March usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 7 days will experience snow/rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Athabasca. June and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Athabasca climate page with graphs.

 

Athabasca, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 21 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Where to go in Canada in March

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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