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Cornwall Weather in March

Cornwall in March

The short of it: Cornwall in March averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -7 °C (20 °F), with 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 11 h 46 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 1° · low -7° · rain 91 mm · daylight 11 h 46 min

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

March in Cornwall brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -7°, with about 91 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 1°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 46 min in mid-March, 90 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, Cornwall runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Clyde River, 4 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Cornwall, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 46 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Clyde RiverPrince Edward Island4 km WSW1°-7°91 mm
Lewis PointPrince Edward Island5 km ENE1°-7°95 mm
West RoyaltyPrince Edward Island6 km NE1°-7°95 mm
BrightonPrince Edward Island6 km E1°-7°94 mm
Spring ParkPrince Edward Island6 km ENE1°-7°94 mm
Downtown CharlottetownPrince Edward Island7 km E1°-7°94 mm
CharlottetownPrince Edward Island7 km E1°-7°94 mm
Mt. EdwardPrince Edward Island8 km ENE1°-7°95 mm

The Almanac · Cornwall 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 1°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Cornwall by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-11°100 mm21 km/h9 h 0 min✦
February-2°-12°85 mm20 km/h10 h 16 min✦
March1°-7°91 mm19 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April7°-1°82 mm19 km/h13 h 30 min✦
May14°4°90 mm17 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦
June19°10°96 mm15 km/h15 h 46 min✦✦✦
July24°14°76 mm14 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
August24°14°78 mm14 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
September20°10°104 mm17 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°5°117 mm19 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November7°1°115 mm20 km/h9 h 21 min✦
December1°-6°122 mm21 km/h8 h 38 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cornwall in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cornwall in March?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -7 °C (20 °F), with about 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 1°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Cornwall?

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

How long are the days in Cornwall in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 38 min in December to 15 h 46 min in June.

Does it snow in Cornwall in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Cornwall in March?

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

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