Cochrane weather in March (Alberta, Canada)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Cochrane during March? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During March, Cochrane usually has low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 4°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -9°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Cochrane in March usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 9 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 178 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Cochrane. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, 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 Cochrane climate page with graphs.

 

Cochrane, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 29 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 50% *  

Sunshine 178 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

Data from: Calgary, Canada (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in March

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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