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Lorne Weather in March

Lorne in March

The short of it: Lorne in March averages a high of -0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -11 °C (13 °F), with 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -11° · rain 85 mm · daylight 11 h 45 min

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

March in Lorne brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -11°, with about 85 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 0°; nights run about -11°. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 45 min in mid-March, 96 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Lorne runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Charlo, 21 km to the NW, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Lorne, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 12 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 45 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CharloNew Brunswick21 km NW0°-10°76 mm
BelleduneNew Brunswick24 km E1°-9°69 mm
Heron BayNew Brunswick26 km NW1°-10°74 mm
Carleton-sur-MerQuebec26 km N0°-10°72 mm
BalmoralNew Brunswick26 km WNW0°-11°77 mm
Pointe-VerteNew Brunswick27 km E1°-9°72 mm
Eel River CrossingNew Brunswick27 km NW1°-10°74 mm
DalhousieNew Brunswick28 km NW0°-10°79 mm

The Almanac · Lorne 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 0°; nights run about -11°. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Lorne by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-16°84 mm16 km/h8 h 48 min✦
February-5°-16°73 mm17 km/h10 h 9 min✦
March0°-11°85 mm16 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April6°-3°82 mm15 km/h13 h 35 min✦
May14°3°104 mm14 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦
June20°8°97 mm13 km/h16 h 0 min✦✦✦
July23°12°110 mm11 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
August23°12°101 mm12 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦
September18°7°93 mm13 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October11°2°111 mm15 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦
November4°-3°97 mm15 km/h9 h 11 min✦
December-3°-10°93 mm16 km/h8 h 24 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lorne in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lorne in March?

Days average -0 °C (32 °F) and nights -11 °C (13 °F), with about 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 0°; nights run about -11°. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Lorne?

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

How long are the days in Lorne in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 24 min in December to 16 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Lorne in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Lorne in March?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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