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Bothwell Weather in March

Bothwell in March

The short of it: Bothwell in March averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -3° · rain 59 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

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

Thirty years of records give Bothwell an average March high of 5°, a low of -3° and some 59 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 5°, with nights near -3°. It is the driest month of the year, only 59 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 48 min in mid-March, 79 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Bothwell runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Glencoe, 18 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

March in Bothwell, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GlencoeOntario18 km NE5°-3°61 mm
RidgetownOntario22 km S5°-3°60 mm
West LorneOntario22 km E5°-3°61 mm
Oil SpringsOntario26 km NW5°-4°56 mm
WatfordOntario35 km N4°-4°59 mm
ChathamOntario36 km SW6°-3°56 mm
PetroliaOntario36 km NW5°-4°57 mm
WyomingOntario41 km NNW5°-4°57 mm

The Almanac · Bothwell Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 5°, with nights near -3°. It is the driest month of the year, only 59 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Bothwell by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-8°67 mm18 km/h9 h 22 min✦
February0°-8°62 mm17 km/h10 h 29 min✦
March5°-3°59 mm16 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April12°2°84 mm16 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦
May19°8°88 mm14 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦
June25°14°88 mm12 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦
July27°16°79 mm11 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
August26°16°81 mm11 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
September23°12°85 mm12 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October16°7°79 mm15 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦
November9°1°81 mm18 km/h9 h 41 min✦
December2°-4°74 mm18 km/h9 h 4 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bothwell in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bothwell in March?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 5°, with nights near -3°. It is the driest month of the year, only 59 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Bothwell?

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

How long are the days in Bothwell in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 4 min in December to 15 h 18 min in June.

Does it snow in Bothwell in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Bothwell in March?

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

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