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Dundalk Weather in March

Dundalk in March

The short of it: Dundalk in March averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -8 °C (18 °F), with 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain and about 11 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -8° · rain 74 mm · daylight 11 h 47 min

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

March in Dundalk brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -8°, with about 74 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 1°, with nights near -8°. It is the driest month of the year, only 74 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 47 min in mid-March, 84 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Dundalk runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Orangeville, 36 km to the SE, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Dundalk, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 22 mm less rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 47 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OrangevilleOntario36 km SE2°-7°53 mm
CollingwoodOntario38 km NNE3°-6°58 mm
AllistonOntario42 km E3°-6°48 mm
CaledonOntario46 km SE2°-7°52 mm
Wasaga BeachOntario49 km NE2°-7°51 mm
FergusOntario51 km S3°-6°57 mm
InnisfilOntario61 km ENE2°-7°49 mm
BoltonOntario61 km ESE3°-6°48 mm

The Almanac · Dundalk 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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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 1°, with nights near -8°. It is the driest month of the year, only 74 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Dundalk by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-12°110 mm17 km/h9 h 13 min✦
February-4°-13°96 mm17 km/h10 h 24 min✦
March1°-8°74 mm16 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°-1°81 mm17 km/h13 h 24 min✦
May17°5°106 mm15 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦
June21°11°99 mm12 km/h15 h 29 min✦✦✦
July24°13°80 mm12 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦
August23°12°82 mm12 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦
September20°9°91 mm13 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October12°4°102 mm16 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦
November5°-2°104 mm17 km/h9 h 33 min✦
December-2°-8°98 mm18 km/h8 h 53 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dundalk in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dundalk in March?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -8 °C (18 °F), with about 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 1°, with nights near -8°. It is the driest month of the year, only 74 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Dundalk?

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

How long are the days in Dundalk in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 53 min in December to 15 h 29 min in June.

Does it snow in Dundalk in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Dundalk in March?

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

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