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Ancaster Weather in March

Ancaster in March

The short of it: Ancaster in March averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -4° · rain 57 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

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

March in Ancaster brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -4°, with about 57 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 4°; nights run about -4°. It is the driest month of the year, only 57 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 48 min in mid-March, 81 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Ancaster runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Hamilton, 12 km to the ENE, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Ancaster, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HamiltonOntario12 km ENE5°-3°55 mm
Stoney CreekOntario18 km E5°-2°57 mm
BurlingtonOntario22 km NNE4°-4°56 mm
BrantfordOntario25 km WSW5°-4°53 mm
CambridgeOntario31 km WNW4°-5°54 mm
BrantOntario31 km WSW4°-4°54 mm
GrimsbyOntario34 km E5°-3°61 mm
MiltonOntario34 km NNE4°-4°54 mm

The Almanac · Ancaster 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 4°; nights run about -4°. It is the driest month of the year, only 57 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ancaster by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-8°68 mm17 km/h9 h 19 min✦
February-1°-8°63 mm16 km/h10 h 27 min✦
March4°-4°57 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April11°2°82 mm15 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦
May18°8°89 mm13 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦
June24°13°80 mm12 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦
July27°16°89 mm11 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
August26°16°82 mm11 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
September22°12°80 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°6°83 mm14 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November8°1°83 mm15 km/h9 h 38 min✦
December2°-4°68 mm16 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ancaster in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ancaster in March?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 4°; nights run about -4°. It is the driest month of the year, only 57 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Ancaster?

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

How long are the days in Ancaster in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 0 min in December to 15 h 22 min in June.

Does it snow in Ancaster in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Ancaster in March?

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

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