Weather in March in Ontario
Considering a trip to Ontario this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Ontario in March?
Ontario is a region in Canada. March in Ontario generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Schreiber at -2°C to cold in Windsor at 7°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Windsor and -10°C in Schreiber. In numerous regions in Canada, March is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Red Lake with an average of 32 mm to moderate snowfall in Port Colborne with 86 mm.Average sunshine
Toronto enjoys a balanced 161 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For specific regional insights in Ontario for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Ontario climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Ontario?
Toronto
In March Toronto generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ottawa
In March Ottawa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Niagara Falls
In March Niagara Falls generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mississauga
In March Mississauga generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Niagara on the Lake
In March Niagara on the Lake generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. 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 Ontario, in Canada.
Is March the best time to visit Ontario?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Toronto, March may not be the ideal time to visit Ontario.
On average, the best time to visit Ontario is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Toronto. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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