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Five Rivers Weather in March

Five Rivers in March

The short of it: Five Rivers in March averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -8 °C (18 °F), with 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 46 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 2° · low -8° · rain 104 mm · daylight 11 h 46 min

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

Thirty years of records give Five Rivers an average March high of 2°, a low of -8° and some 104 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 2°, with nights near -8°. Wet spells are common — about 104 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 46 min in mid-March, 91 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, Five Rivers runs warmer than most and about as wet in March. Elsipogtog First Nation, 7 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Five Rivers, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 46 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Elsipogtog First NationNew Brunswick7 km WNW2°-8°108 mm
RichibuctoNew Brunswick14 km N2°-8°104 mm
BeaurivageNew Brunswick15 km NNW2°-8°105 mm
BouctoucheNew Brunswick16 km SE2°-7°100 mm
Grand-BouctoucheNew Brunswick17 km ESE2°-7°100 mm
ChampdoréNew Brunswick21 km SSE2°-7°100 mm
Saint-AntoineNew Brunswick25 km SSE2°-7°100 mm
CocagneNew Brunswick33 km SE2°-7°97 mm

The Almanac · Five Rivers 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 4° from February to about 2°, with nights near -8°. Wet spells are common — about 104 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Five Rivers by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-14°115 mm17 km/h8 h 57 min✦
February-3°-13°98 mm17 km/h10 h 15 min✦
March2°-8°104 mm17 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April8°-1°92 mm17 km/h13 h 31 min✦
May15°5°97 mm15 km/h14 h 59 min✦✦
June21°10°97 mm14 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
July25°14°91 mm13 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦
August24°13°85 mm13 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦
September20°9°88 mm14 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°4°104 mm16 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦
November6°-1°108 mm17 km/h9 h 19 min✦
December0°-8°116 mm18 km/h8 h 35 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Five Rivers in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Five Rivers in March?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -8 °C (18 °F), with about 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 2°, with nights near -8°. Wet spells are common — about 104 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Five Rivers?

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

How long are the days in Five Rivers in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 35 min in December to 15 h 48 min in June.

Does it snow in Five Rivers in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Five Rivers in March?

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

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