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Bentley Weather in March

Bentley in March

The short of it: Bentley in March averages a high of 1 °C (35 °F) and a low of -11 °C (13 °F), with 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain and about 11 h 42 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 -11° · rain 18 mm · daylight 11 h 42 min

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

March in Bentley brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -11°, with about 18 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -11°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 42 min in mid-March, 113 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, Bentley runs cooler than most and about as wet in March. Sylvan Lake, 17 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

March in Bentley, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 42 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Sylvan LakeAlberta17 km S1°-11°18 mm
BlackfaldsAlberta20 km ESE2°-10°16 mm
LacombeAlberta21 km E2°-10°17 mm
RimbeyAlberta22 km NW1°-11°19 mm
EckvilleAlberta25 km WSW2°-11°20 mm
Red DeerAlberta28 km SE2°-10°17 mm
SpringbrookAlberta34 km SSE2°-11°16 mm
PenholdAlberta39 km SSE2°-10°17 mm

The Almanac · Bentley 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 -11°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Bentley by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-17°17 mm11 km/h8 h 10 min✦✦
February-4°-16°14 mm12 km/h9 h 49 min✦✦
March1°-11°18 mm12 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April9°-3°24 mm14 km/h13 h 51 min✦✦✦
May17°2°53 mm13 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
June20°7°90 mm12 km/h16 h 47 min✦✦✦
July22°9°90 mm11 km/h16 h 21 min✦✦✦
August22°8°66 mm10 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°44 mm11 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°-3°22 mm12 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
November2°-9°18 mm12 km/h8 h 38 min✦✦
December-4°-15°15 mm12 km/h7 h 41 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bentley in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bentley in March?

Days average 1 °C (35 °F) and nights -11 °C (13 °F), with about 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -11°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Bentley?

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

How long are the days in Bentley in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 42 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 41 min in December to 16 h 47 min in June.

Does it snow in Bentley in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Bentley in March?

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

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