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Garneau Weather in March

Garneau in March

The short of it: Garneau in March averages a high of 0 °C (33 °F) and a low of -9 °C (15 °F), with 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain and about 11 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -9° · rain 16 mm · daylight 11 h 41 min

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

Thirty years of records give Garneau an average March high of 0°, a low of -9° and some 16 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 0°, with nights near -9°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 41 min in mid-March, 118 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Garneau runs about middling and drier than most in March. Queen Alexandra, 1 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

March in Garneau, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus April
9° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 41 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Queen AlexandraAlberta1 km S0°-9°16 mm
StrathconaAlberta2 km E1°-9°17 mm
DowntownAlberta2 km NNE1°-9°17 mm
WîhkwêntôwinAlberta3 km NNW0°-9°17 mm
Queen Mary ParkAlberta4 km N0°-9°17 mm
Central McDougallAlberta4 km NNE0°-9°17 mm
Boyle StreetAlberta4 km NE0°-9°17 mm
Empire ParkAlberta4 km S1°-9°17 mm

The Almanac · Garneau 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 0°, with nights near -9°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Garneau by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-8°-16°21 mm11 km/h8 h 0 min✦✦
February-4°-14°13 mm12 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
March0°-9°16 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April10°-2°29 mm13 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
May17°4°46 mm13 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June21°9°84 mm11 km/h17 h 0 min✦✦✦
July24°12°96 mm10 km/h16 h 32 min✦✦✦
August23°10°58 mm10 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
September18°5°34 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-1°20 mm12 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-8°21 mm12 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
December-5°-14°16 mm11 km/h7 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Garneau in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Garneau in March?

Days average 0 °C (33 °F) and nights -9 °C (15 °F), with about 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 0°, with nights near -9°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Garneau?

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

How long are the days in Garneau in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 29 min in December to 17 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Garneau in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Garneau in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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