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Exeter Weather in March

Exeter in March

The short of it: Exeter in March averages a high of 4 °C (38 °F) and a low of -4 °C (24 °F), with 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -4° · rain 63 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

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

March in Exeter brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -4°, with about 63 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 4°, with nights near -4°. It is the driest month of the year, only 63 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 48 min in mid-March, 81 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Exeter runs cooler than most and about as wet in March. South Huron, 4 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

March in Exeter, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 14 mm less rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
South HuronOntario4 km SW4°-4°60 mm
BluewaterOntario17 km NW4°-5°63 mm
LucanOntario19 km SSE4°-4°68 mm
Grand BendOntario22 km W4°-4°58 mm
SeaforthOntario24 km NNE3°-5°71 mm
ParkhillOntario26 km SW4°-4°60 mm
St. MarysOntario30 km ESE3°-5°70 mm
IldertonOntario30 km SSE4°-4°67 mm

The Almanac · Exeter 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 4°, with nights near -4°. It is the driest month of the year, only 63 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Exeter by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°92 mm17 km/h9 h 18 min✦
February-2°-9°77 mm17 km/h10 h 27 min✦
March4°-4°63 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April11°1°85 mm16 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦
May18°7°89 mm14 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦
June24°13°77 mm11 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
July26°15°81 mm11 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
August25°15°75 mm10 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September22°11°106 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°6°103 mm15 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November7°0°95 mm17 km/h9 h 37 min✦
December1°-5°94 mm17 km/h8 h 59 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Exeter in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Exeter in March?

Days average 4 °C (38 °F) and nights -4 °C (24 °F), with about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 4°, with nights near -4°. It is the driest month of the year, only 63 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Exeter?

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

How long are the days in Exeter in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 59 min in December to 15 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Exeter in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Exeter in March?

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

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