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Saint-Alexandre Weather in March

Saint-Alexandre in March

The short of it: Saint-Alexandre in March averages a high of -1 °C (30 °F) and a low of -12 °C (10 °F), with 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 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 -1° · low -12° · rain 69 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

March in Saint-Alexandre brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -12°, with about 69 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about -1°, with nights near -12°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 11th 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, 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, Saint-Alexandre runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Port-Cartier, 1 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Saint-Alexandre, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Port-CartierQuebec1 km NNW-1°-12°69 mm
Sept-ÎlesQuebec39 km ENE-1°-12°84 mm
MaliotenamQuebec53 km ENE-2°-12°78 mm
Sainte-Anne-des-MontsQuebec104 km SSE-1°-11°72 mm
Cap-ChatQuebec104 km S-1°-10°70 mm
Baie-ComeauQuebec129 km SW-1°-11°67 mm
HauteriveQuebec137 km SW-1°-11°71 mm
MataneQuebec141 km SSW-1°-11°68 mm

The Almanac · Saint-Alexandre 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 -1°, with nights near -12°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Saint-Alexandre by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-8°-19°71 mm20 km/h8 h 31 min✦
February-7°-18°63 mm19 km/h10 h 0 min✦
March-1°-12°69 mm19 km/h11 h 43 min✦
April5°-4°74 mm18 km/h13 h 42 min✦
May13°3°95 mm16 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦
June18°8°99 mm15 km/h16 h 21 min✦✦✦
July22°12°114 mm15 km/h15 h 57 min✦✦✦
August21°11°100 mm14 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦
September17°7°104 mm16 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
October10°1°148 mm18 km/h10 h 38 min✦
November3°-5°93 mm18 km/h8 h 56 min✦
December-4°-13°86 mm19 km/h8 h 5 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Saint-Alexandre in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Saint-Alexandre in March?

Days average -1 °C (30 °F) and nights -12 °C (10 °F), with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about -1°, with nights near -12°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Saint-Alexandre?

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

How long are the days in Saint-Alexandre 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 Saint-Alexandre in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Saint-Alexandre in March?

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

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