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Devon Weather in March

Devon in March

The short of it: Devon in March averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -8 °C (18 °F), with 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 11 h 46 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 -8° · rain 100 mm · daylight 11 h 46 min

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

March in Devon brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -8°, with about 100 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 3°, with nights near -8°. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 46 min in mid-March, 89 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, Devon runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. North Devon, 1 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Devon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 10 mm more rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 46 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
North DevonNew Brunswick1 km WNW3°-8°103 mm
Youngs CrossingNew Brunswick1 km ENE3°-8°100 mm
Barkers PointNew Brunswick1 km SSW3°-7°101 mm
Downtown FrederictonNew Brunswick2 km W3°-8°103 mm
Fredericton NorthsideNew Brunswick2 km NW3°-8°103 mm
Town PlatNew Brunswick3 km W3°-8°103 mm
Rabbit TownNew Brunswick3 km WSW3°-8°103 mm
MarysvilleNew Brunswick3 km NE3°-8°97 mm

The Almanac · Devon 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 3°, with nights near -8°. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Devon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-15°104 mm13 km/h9 h 1 min✦
February-2°-14°90 mm13 km/h10 h 17 min✦
March3°-8°100 mm13 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April10°-1°88 mm13 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦
May18°5°99 mm12 km/h14 h 56 min✦✦✦
June23°10°96 mm10 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦
July26°13°90 mm9 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
August26°12°86 mm9 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦
September21°8°92 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October14°3°115 mm12 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November7°-2°110 mm12 km/h9 h 23 min✦
December-1°-9°120 mm13 km/h8 h 40 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Devon in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Devon in March?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -8 °C (18 °F), with about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 3°, with nights near -8°. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Devon?

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

How long are the days in Devon in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 40 min in December to 15 h 43 min in June.

Does it snow in Devon in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Devon in March?

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

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