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Bedford Weather in March

Bedford in March

The short of it: Bedford in March averages a high of 4 °C (38 °F) and a low of -6 °C (22 °F), with 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain and about 11 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -6° · rain 125 mm · daylight 11 h 47 min

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

Thirty years of records give Bedford an average March high of 4°, a low of -6° and some 125 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 4°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 125 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 47 min in mid-March, 85 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Bedford runs about middling and drier than most in March. Millview, 2 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

March in Bedford, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 47 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MillviewNova Scotia2 km S4°-6°125 mm
Kearney LakeNova Scotia5 km SSW3°-5°128 mm
Lower SackvilleNova Scotia6 km N4°-6°129 mm
BurnsideNova Scotia6 km ESE4°-5°127 mm
RockinghamNova Scotia6 km SSE4°-5°126 mm
Clayton ParkNova Scotia7 km SSE3°-5°132 mm
Clayton Park WestNova Scotia8 km S3°-6°132 mm
Convoy PlaceNova Scotia8 km SSE4°-5°127 mm

The Almanac · Bedford 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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Much like February: highs about 4°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 125 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Bedford by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-10°143 mm19 km/h9 h 10 min✦
February0°-9°120 mm19 km/h10 h 22 min✦
March4°-6°125 mm19 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°0°111 mm18 km/h13 h 25 min✦
May15°5°106 mm16 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦
June20°10°112 mm14 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
July24°14°96 mm13 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦✦
August24°14°89 mm13 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
September21°10°103 mm15 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°142 mm18 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November8°1°157 mm18 km/h9 h 30 min✦
December3°-5°160 mm20 km/h8 h 49 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bedford in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bedford in March?

Days average 4 °C (38 °F) and nights -6 °C (22 °F), with about 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 4°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 125 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Bedford?

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

How long are the days in Bedford in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 49 min in December to 15 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Bedford in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Bedford in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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