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Central Weather in March

Central in March

The short of it: Central in March averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 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 3° · low -5° · rain 60 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

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

March in Central brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -5°, with about 60 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -5°. It is the driest month of the year, only 60 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 48 min in mid-March, 82 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Central runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Waterloo, 0 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

March in Central, 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
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WaterlooOntario0 km ENE3°-5°60 mm
ColumbiaOntario2 km NNW3°-5°60 mm
Victoria HillsOntario3 km S3°-5°58 mm
Highland WestOntario4 km SSW3°-6°58 mm
KitchenerOntario4 km S3°-5°58 mm
Forest HeightsOntario5 km S3°-5°58 mm
Laurentian HillsOntario5 km SSE4°-5°59 mm
VanierOntario7 km SE4°-5°59 mm

The Almanac · Central 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 3°; nights run about -5°. It is the driest month of the year, only 60 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Central by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-10°72 mm16 km/h9 h 17 min✦
February-2°-10°63 mm15 km/h10 h 26 min✦
March3°-5°60 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April11°1°83 mm15 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
May18°7°96 mm14 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦
June24°13°84 mm12 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
July26°15°95 mm11 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
August26°14°82 mm10 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September22°11°80 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°87 mm14 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November7°0°84 mm15 km/h9 h 37 min✦
December1°-5°69 mm16 km/h8 h 58 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Central in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Central in March?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -5°. It is the driest month of the year, only 60 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Central?

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

How long are the days in Central in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 58 min in December to 15 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Central in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Central in March?

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

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