Weather in March in Alberta
Thinking about venturing to Alberta this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Alberta in March?
Alberta is a region in Canada. The weather in Alberta in March can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Cape Hooper at -20°C and cold in Taber at 7°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -5°C in Taber and -25°C in Cape Hooper.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Alberta, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Cape Hooper with an average of 18 mm to high snowfall in Waterton Park with 133 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 178 hours of sunlight anticipated in Calgary. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a more detailed look at Alberta's conditions throughout the year, check out our Alberta climate page.
Where to go in Alberta in March
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Canada, check out our Alberta's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Alberta?
Calgary
In March Calgary generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Edmonton
In March Edmonton generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Jasper
In March Jasper generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Canmore
In March Canmore generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Banff
In March Banff generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alberta, in Canada.
Is March the best time to visit Alberta?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Calgary, March may not be the ideal time to visit Alberta.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Calgary. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Alberta.
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