Merrickville weather in March (Canada)

What should you pack for a trip to Merrickville in March? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

March in Merrickville generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 5°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -6°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Merrickville in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 168 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Merrickville. May, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Merrickville, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 56% *  

Sunshine 168 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: Ottawa, Canada (57 KM, 35 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.

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

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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