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Rivers Weather in March

Rivers in March

The short of it: Rivers in March averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -13 °C (9 °F), with 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -13° · rain 24 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

March in Rivers brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -13°, with about 24 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against February, to near -2°; nights run about -13°. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 43 min in mid-March, 103 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Rivers runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Brandon, 29 km to the SE, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Rivers, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
7° warmer, 12 mm more rain
Versus April
10° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BrandonManitoba29 km SE-1°-12°25 mm
MinnedosaManitoba37 km NE-2°-14°24 mm
SourisManitoba46 km S-1°-12°26 mm
ShiloManitoba49 km ESE-1°-12°26 mm
VirdenManitoba53 km WSW-1°-11°24 mm
NeepawaManitoba59 km ENE-2°-13°26 mm
CarberryManitoba65 km ESE-1°-12°30 mm
BoissevainManitoba90 km S-1°-12°26 mm

The Almanac · Rivers 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 7° against February, to near -2°; nights run about -13°. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Rivers by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-12°-22°21 mm15 km/h8 h 31 min✦✦
February-9°-20°12 mm15 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦
March-2°-13°24 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April9°-4°23 mm15 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦
May17°3°71 mm17 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
June22°10°99 mm14 km/h16 h 21 min✦✦✦
July25°12°82 mm12 km/h15 h 57 min✦✦✦
August25°11°76 mm13 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦
September20°6°37 mm14 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°-1°32 mm15 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
November0°-10°23 mm15 km/h8 h 56 min✦✦
December-9°-19°25 mm14 km/h8 h 5 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rivers in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rivers in March?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -13 °C (9 °F), with about 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against February, to near -2°; nights run about -13°. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Rivers?

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

How long are the days in Rivers in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 5 min in December to 16 h 21 min in June.

Does it snow in Rivers in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Rivers in March?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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