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Milton Weather in March

Milton in March

The short of it: Milton in March averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -4 °C (24 °F), with 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -4° · rain 54 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

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

March in Milton brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -4°, with about 54 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 4°, with nights near -4°. It is the driest month of the year, only 54 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 48 min in mid-March, 82 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Milton runs about middling and wetter than most in March. Halton Hills, 14 km to the NNW, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Milton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Halton HillsOntario14 km NNW4°-5°53 mm
BurlingtonOntario15 km SSE4°-4°56 mm
GeorgetownOntario15 km N4°-5°53 mm
OakvilleOntario18 km ESE5°-3°52 mm
MississaugaOntario19 km ENE5°-3°51 mm
BramptonOntario21 km NNE4°-5°52 mm
EtobicokeOntario29 km ENE5°-3°50 mm
HamiltonOntario30 km S5°-3°55 mm

The Almanac · Milton 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 5° from February to about 4°, with nights near -4°. It is the driest month of the year, only 54 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Milton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°70 mm17 km/h9 h 17 min✦
February-1°-9°60 mm17 km/h10 h 26 min✦
March4°-4°54 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April11°1°82 mm15 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
May18°7°92 mm13 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦
June23°13°78 mm12 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
July26°15°86 mm11 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
August26°15°75 mm11 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September22°11°72 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°74 mm14 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November8°0°75 mm15 km/h9 h 36 min✦
December2°-5°62 mm17 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Milton in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Milton in March?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -4 °C (24 °F), with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 4°, with nights near -4°. It is the driest month of the year, only 54 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Milton?

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

How long are the days in Milton in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 58 min in December to 15 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Milton in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Milton in March?

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

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