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Alliston Weather in March

Alliston in March

The short of it: Alliston in March averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -6 °C (20 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 11 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -6° · rain 48 mm · daylight 11 h 47 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & September

Thirty years of records give Alliston an average March high of 3°, a low of -6° and some 48 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 3°, with nights near -6°. It is the driest month of the year, only 48 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 47 min in mid-March, 84 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Alliston runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Innisfil, 24 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Alliston, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 47 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
InnisfilOntario24 km NE2°-7°49 mm
BoltonOntario32 km SSE3°-6°48 mm
OrangevilleOntario32 km SW2°-7°53 mm
BarrieOntario32 km NNE2°-7°49 mm
CaledonOntario33 km SSW2°-7°52 mm
NewmarketOntario34 km ESE3°-6°54 mm
AuroraOntario36 km ESE2°-6°53 mm
VaughanOntario46 km SE4°-5°52 mm

The Almanac · Alliston Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 3°, with nights near -6°. It is the driest month of the year, only 48 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Alliston by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-11°60 mm17 km/h9 h 13 min✦
February-2°-12°55 mm16 km/h10 h 24 min✦
March3°-6°48 mm15 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°0°72 mm16 km/h13 h 24 min✦
May18°6°85 mm14 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦
June23°11°88 mm12 km/h15 h 29 min✦✦✦
July26°14°77 mm12 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦
August26°14°72 mm12 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦
September22°10°74 mm12 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°77 mm15 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦
November7°-1°74 mm16 km/h9 h 33 min✦
December1°-6°58 mm17 km/h8 h 53 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Alliston in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Alliston in March?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -6 °C (20 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 3°, with nights near -6°. It is the driest month of the year, only 48 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Alliston?

The Almanac gives March 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Alliston in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 53 min in December to 15 h 29 min in June.

Does it snow in Alliston in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Alliston in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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