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Bancroft Weather in March

Bancroft in March

The short of it: Bancroft in March averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -10 °C (15 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -10° · rain 57 mm · daylight 11 h 47 min

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

Thirty years of records give Bancroft an average March high of 2°, a low of -10° and some 57 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 2°, with nights near -10°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 47 min in mid-March, 86 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Bancroft runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. United Townships of Dysart, Dudley, Harcourt, Guilford, Harburn, Bruton, Havelock, Eyre and Clyde, 47 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Bancroft, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 47 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
United Townships of Dysart, Dudley, Harcourt, Guilford, Harburn, Bruton, Havelock, Eyre and ClydeOntario47 km WNW2°-10°62 mm
Haliburton VillageOntario51 km W3°-10°64 mm
MarmoraOntario65 km SSE3°-7°60 mm
MadocOntario68 km SSE3°-7°61 mm
NorwoodOntario76 km S3°-7°57 mm
LakefieldOntario77 km SSW3°-7°56 mm
TweedOntario78 km SSE3°-7°60 mm
BobcaygeonOntario78 km SW3°-8°60 mm

The Almanac · Bancroft 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 2°, with nights near -10°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Bancroft by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-16°78 mm11 km/h9 h 7 min✦
February-3°-16°56 mm12 km/h10 h 20 min✦
March2°-10°57 mm12 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°-2°78 mm13 km/h13 h 26 min✦
May18°4°86 mm12 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦
June23°10°100 mm10 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦
July25°12°78 mm10 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
August24°11°82 mm10 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦
September20°8°87 mm10 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°2°90 mm12 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦
November5°-4°83 mm12 km/h9 h 28 min✦
December-2°-10°72 mm12 km/h8 h 47 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bancroft in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bancroft in March?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -10 °C (15 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 2°, with nights near -10°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Bancroft?

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

How long are the days in Bancroft in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 47 min in December to 15 h 36 min in June.

Does it snow in Bancroft in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Bancroft in March?

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

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