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Simcoe Weather in March

Simcoe in March

The short of it: Simcoe in March averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -4 °C (26 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 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 5° · low -4° · rain 72 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

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

Thirty years of records give Simcoe an average March high of 5°, a low of -4° and some 72 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 5°; nights run about -4°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 48 min in mid-March, 80 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, Simcoe runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Norfolk County, 7 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

March in Simcoe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 14 mm more 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
Norfolk CountyOntario7 km W5°-4°70 mm
BrantfordOntario33 km N5°-4°53 mm
BrantOntario34 km N4°-4°54 mm
TillsonburgOntario35 km W5°-4°70 mm
ParisOntario41 km N4°-4°54 mm
WoodstockOntario50 km NW4°-4°63 mm
AncasterOntario50 km NNE4°-4°57 mm
BinbrookOntario51 km NE5°-3°60 mm

The Almanac · Simcoe 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 5°; nights run about -4°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Simcoe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-8°71 mm16 km/h9 h 21 min✦
February0°-8°58 mm15 km/h10 h 28 min✦
March5°-4°72 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April12°2°92 mm15 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦
May19°8°79 mm13 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦
June24°14°83 mm11 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
July27°16°75 mm10 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦
August26°15°74 mm10 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
September22°12°76 mm11 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°6°78 mm13 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦
November8°1°77 mm14 km/h9 h 40 min✦
December2°-4°85 mm15 km/h9 h 2 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Simcoe in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Simcoe in March?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -4 °C (26 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 5°; nights run about -4°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Simcoe?

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

How long are the days in Simcoe in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 2 min in December to 15 h 19 min in June.

Does it snow in Simcoe in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Simcoe in March?

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

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