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Gloucester Weather in March

Gloucester in March

The short of it: Gloucester in March averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -7 °C (19 °F), with 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -7° · rain 64 mm · daylight 11 h 47 min

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

March in Gloucester brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -7°, with about 64 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about 2°, with nights near -7°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 47 min in mid-March, 87 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Gloucester runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Blossom Park, 1 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

March in Gloucester, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 47 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Blossom ParkOntario1 km ESE2°-7°64 mm
Alta VistaOntario4 km NNW3°-8°63 mm
Elmvale AcresOntario5 km N3°-8°63 mm
Ottawa SouthOntario6 km NW3°-7°63 mm
NepeanOntario7 km WSW2°-7°64 mm
The GlebeOntario7 km NW3°-7°63 mm
OttawaOntario8 km NW3°-7°63 mm
OverbrookOntario9 km N3°-8°60 mm

The Almanac · Gloucester 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 6° from February to about 2°, with nights near -7°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Gloucester by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-15°65 mm12 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February-4°-14°57 mm12 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March2°-7°64 mm12 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°0°81 mm13 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
May19°7°87 mm12 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
June24°13°92 mm9 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦
July27°15°98 mm9 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
August26°15°92 mm9 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September22°10°83 mm9 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°4°90 mm11 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-2°76 mm12 km/h9 h 26 min✦
December-2°-9°77 mm12 km/h8 h 44 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gloucester in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gloucester in March?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -7 °C (19 °F), with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about 2°, with nights near -7°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Gloucester?

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

How long are the days in Gloucester in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 44 min in December to 15 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Gloucester in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Gloucester in March?

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

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