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Barrie Weather in March

Barrie in March

The short of it: Barrie in March averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -7 °C (19 °F), with 49 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 2° · low -7° · rain 49 mm · daylight 11 h 47 min

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

Thirty years of records give Barrie an average March high of 2°, a low of -7° and some 49 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 2°; nights run about -7°. It is the driest month of the year, only 49 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, Barrie runs about middling and drier than most in March. Innisfil, 11 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

March in Barrie, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 8.0 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
InnisfilOntario11 km S2°-7°49 mm
KeswickOntario23 km SE2°-7°55 mm
OrilliaOntario30 km NE2°-8°64 mm
Wasaga BeachOntario31 km WNW2°-7°51 mm
East GwillimburyOntario38 km SSE2°-6°54 mm
NewmarketOntario42 km SSE3°-6°54 mm
MidlandOntario43 km NNW2°-7°60 mm
CollingwoodOntario45 km WNW3°-6°58 mm

The Almanac · Barrie 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 2°; nights run about -7°. It is the driest month of the year, only 49 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Barrie by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-12°71 mm16 km/h9 h 12 min✦
February-3°-12°57 mm16 km/h10 h 23 min✦
March2°-7°49 mm15 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°-1°72 mm16 km/h13 h 24 min✦
May17°6°89 mm14 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
June23°11°94 mm12 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
July26°15°76 mm12 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦
August25°15°78 mm11 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦
September22°11°88 mm13 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°6°84 mm15 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November7°0°78 mm16 km/h9 h 32 min✦
December1°-6°62 mm17 km/h8 h 51 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Barrie in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Barrie in March?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -7 °C (19 °F), with about 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 2°; nights run about -7°. It is the driest month of the year, only 49 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Barrie?

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

How long are the days in Barrie in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 51 min in December to 15 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Barrie in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Barrie in March?

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

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