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Ambleside Weather in March

Ambleside in March

The short of it: Ambleside in March averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -10 °C (13 °F), with 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain and about 11 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -10° · rain 17 mm · daylight 11 h 41 min

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

March in Ambleside brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -10°, with about 17 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -10°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 41 min in mid-March, 117 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Ambleside runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. South Terwillegar, 2 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

March in Ambleside, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus April
9° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 41 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
South TerwillegarAlberta2 km NE1°-10°18 mm
Terwillegar TowneAlberta3 km NNE1°-10°18 mm
MacEwanAlberta5 km E1°-10°18 mm
RutherfordAlberta5 km ESE1°-10°18 mm
Twin BrooksAlberta5 km ENE1°-10°18 mm
Blue QuillAlberta6 km ENE1°-10°18 mm
AllardAlberta6 km SE0°-10°18 mm
ErmineskinAlberta7 km ENE1°-10°18 mm

The Almanac · Ambleside 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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Highs rise 5° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -10°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ambleside by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-17°22 mm11 km/h8 h 1 min✦✦
February-4°-15°14 mm12 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦
March1°-10°17 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April10°-3°30 mm13 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
May17°3°48 mm13 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
June21°8°85 mm12 km/h16 h 59 min✦✦✦
July24°11°95 mm10 km/h16 h 31 min✦✦✦
August23°9°59 mm10 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°36 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-2°21 mm12 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-9°22 mm12 km/h8 h 30 min✦✦
December-5°-15°16 mm12 km/h7 h 31 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ambleside in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ambleside in March?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -10 °C (13 °F), with about 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -10°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Ambleside?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Ambleside in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 31 min in December to 16 h 59 min in June.

Does it snow in Ambleside in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Ambleside in March?

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

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