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Fort McMurray weather in March (Alberta, Canada)

Looking to travel to Fort McMurray in March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Fort McMurray typically experiences very low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -12°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Fort McMurray in March usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 8 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 176 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Fort McMurray. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fort McMurray, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 22 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
SunshineSunshine 176 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48%  

Where to go in Canada in March

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

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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 Fort McMurray in March?

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 in March.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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