Niagara on the Lake weather in March (Ontario, Canada)

What can you expect from the weather in Niagara on the Lake during March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Niagara on the Lake generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 5°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -3°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Niagara on the Lake in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 8 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 165 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 Niagara on the Lake. July 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 Niagara on the Lake climate page with graphs.

 

Niagara on the Lake, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 45 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 165 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: Buffalo, the United States of America (44 KM, 27 Miles).

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 Niagara on the Lake in March?

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 in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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