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Snowdon Weather in March

Snowdon in March

The short of it: Snowdon in March averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -6 °C (21 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 11 h 47 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 3° · low -6° · rain 71 mm · daylight 11 h 47 min

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

March in Snowdon brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -6°, with about 71 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -6°. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 47 min in mid-March, 88 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, Snowdon runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, 2 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

March in Snowdon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 10 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 47 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Notre-Dame-de-GrâceQuebec2 km SE3°-6°73 mm
Saint-LaurentQuebec3 km WNW3°-6°70 mm
Côte-Saint-LucQuebec4 km SW3°-6°71 mm
Le Sud-OuestQuebec4 km ESE3°-6°73 mm
OutremontQuebec4 km NNE3°-7°73 mm
MontréalQuebec4 km NE3°-7°73 mm
Ville-ÉmardQuebec5 km SSE3°-6°70 mm
Parc-ExtensionQuebec5 km N3°-6°70 mm

The Almanac · Snowdon 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 6° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -6°. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Snowdon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-14°75 mm13 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February-3°-12°61 mm14 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March3°-6°71 mm13 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°1°91 mm14 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
May19°8°91 mm13 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦
June25°13°100 mm11 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
July27°16°94 mm10 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
August26°16°98 mm10 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦
September22°11°86 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October14°5°100 mm12 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-1°87 mm13 km/h9 h 25 min✦
December-1°-8°88 mm13 km/h8 h 43 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Snowdon in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Snowdon in March?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -6 °C (21 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -6°. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Snowdon?

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

How long are the days in Snowdon in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 43 min in December to 15 h 39 min in June.

Does it snow in Snowdon in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Snowdon in March?

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

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