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St. Thomas Weather in March

St. Thomas in March

The short of it: St. Thomas in March averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -3° · rain 66 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

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

March in St. Thomas brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -3°, with about 66 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 5°; nights run about -3°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 11th 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

Against its neighbours, St. Thomas runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Aylmer, 16 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

March in St. Thomas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 0.0 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
AylmerOntario16 km E5°-3°68 mm
LondonOntario24 km N5°-3°71 mm
DorchesterOntario25 km NNE4°-4°69 mm
IngersollOntario38 km NE4°-4°68 mm
TillsonburgOntario38 km ENE5°-4°70 mm
StrathroyOntario41 km WNW4°-4°64 mm
St. MarysOntario53 km N3°-5°70 mm
WoodstockOntario53 km NE4°-4°63 mm

The Almanac · St. Thomas 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 -3°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of St. Thomas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-8°77 mm17 km/h9 h 22 min✦
February0°-8°66 mm16 km/h10 h 29 min✦
March5°-3°66 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April12°2°88 mm15 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦
May19°8°92 mm13 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦
June24°13°92 mm11 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
July26°16°80 mm10 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦
August26°15°78 mm10 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
September22°12°82 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°6°91 mm14 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦
November8°1°87 mm16 km/h9 h 40 min✦
December2°-4°83 mm16 km/h9 h 3 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about St. Thomas in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in St. Thomas in March?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 5°; nights run about -3°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit St. Thomas?

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

How long are the days in St. Thomas in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 3 min in December to 15 h 19 min in June.

Does it snow in St. Thomas in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for St. Thomas in March?

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

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