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Gananoque Weather in March

Gananoque in March

The short of it: Gananoque in March averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -6 °C (21 °F), with 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 47 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 -6° · rain 62 mm · daylight 11 h 47 min

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

Thirty years of records give Gananoque an average March high of 3°, a low of -6° and some 62 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -6°. It is the driest month of the year, only 62 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Gananoque runs about middling and wetter than most in March. Clayton, 12 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

March in Gananoque, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 47 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ClaytonNew York12 km SSE3°-6°61 mm
Alexandria BayNew York20 km E4°-6°59 mm
Greenwood/St. Lawrence SouthOntario23 km WSW3°-6°62 mm
CFB KingstonOntario24 km WSW4°-6°61 mm
Cataraqui River EastOntario25 km WSW3°-6°62 mm
Markers AcresOntario26 km WSW4°-6°63 mm
Rideau HeightsOntario27 km WSW4°-6°63 mm
Inner HarbourOntario27 km WSW4°-5°63 mm

The Almanac · Gananoque 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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Highs rise 5° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -6°. It is the driest month of the year, only 62 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Gananoque by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-12°78 mm16 km/h9 h 12 min✦
February-2°-12°65 mm16 km/h10 h 23 min✦
March3°-6°62 mm15 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°1°90 mm15 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦
May18°7°81 mm13 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
June23°12°87 mm12 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦
July26°15°77 mm11 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦✦
August25°15°92 mm11 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦
September21°11°91 mm12 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°104 mm15 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦
November7°-1°92 mm16 km/h9 h 32 min✦
December1°-7°80 mm17 km/h8 h 52 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gananoque in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gananoque in March?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -6 °C (21 °F), with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -6°. It is the driest month of the year, only 62 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Gananoque?

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

How long are the days in Gananoque in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 52 min in December to 15 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Gananoque in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Gananoque in March?

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

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