Manitoba weather in March
Planning a journey to Manitoba this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Manitoba in March?
Manitoba is a region in Canada. In March, Manitoba experiences a range of weather conditions, with very cold temperatures and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -13°C in Churchill to 2°C in Steinbach. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -10°C in Steinbach and -21°C in Churchill. In many regions in Canada, March is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Churchill with an average of 24 mm to moderate snowfall in Dauphin with 34 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 180 hours of sunlight expected in Winnipeg. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Manitoba in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Manitoba climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Manitoba?
Winnipeg
In March Winnipeg generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Churchill
In March Churchill generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -21°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Brandon
In March Brandon generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Thompson
In March Thompson generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dauphin
In March Dauphin generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Manitoba?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Winnipeg, March may not be the ideal time to visit Manitoba.
On average, the best time to visit Manitoba is in July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Winnipeg. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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