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Viking Weather in March

Viking in March

The short of it: Viking in March averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -10 °C (15 °F), with 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain and about 11 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -10° · rain 17 mm · daylight 11 h 41 min

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

March in Viking brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -10°, with about 17 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -10°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 41 min in mid-March, 116 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and May.

Against its neighbours, Viking runs about middling and about as wet in March. Killam, 35 km to the S, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Viking, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus April
9° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 41 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KillamAlberta35 km S1°-9°16 mm
MannvilleAlberta48 km ENE0°-11°17 mm
VegrevilleAlberta49 km NNW1°-11°16 mm
TofieldAlberta67 km WNW1°-10°23 mm
VermilionAlberta67 km ENE0°-12°19 mm
WainwrightAlberta68 km ESE0°-11°22 mm
Two HillsAlberta68 km N1°-11°19 mm
CamroseAlberta71 km W1°-10°23 mm

The Almanac · Viking 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 1°; nights run about -10°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Viking by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-17°17 mm12 km/h8 h 4 min✦✦
February-5°-15°11 mm12 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦
March1°-10°17 mm13 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April9°-2°28 mm15 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
May17°3°37 mm14 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°8°79 mm13 km/h16 h 55 min✦✦✦
July23°11°71 mm12 km/h16 h 27 min✦✦✦
August23°9°61 mm11 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°34 mm12 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-2°19 mm13 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦✦
November0°-9°19 mm14 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦
December-7°-15°12 mm12 km/h7 h 34 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Viking in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Viking in March?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -10 °C (15 °F), with about 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -10°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Viking?

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

How long are the days in Viking in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 34 min in December to 16 h 55 min in June.

Does it snow in Viking in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Viking in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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