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Wakefield Weather in March

Wakefield in March

The short of it: Wakefield in March averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -11 °C (13 °F), with 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -11° · rain 69 mm · daylight 11 h 46 min

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

March in Wakefield brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -11°, with about 69 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about 1°, with nights near -11°. It is the driest month of the year, only 69 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 46 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 June and August.

Against its neighbours, Wakefield runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Cantley, 12 km to the SSE, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Wakefield, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 46 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CantleyQuebec12 km SSE1°-10°62 mm
Val-des-MontsQuebec13 km E1°-10°61 mm
ChelseaQuebec19 km SSE1°-9°61 mm
GatineauQuebec23 km SSE2°-8°62 mm
Le PlateauQuebec26 km S2°-8°63 mm
Rockcliffe ParkOntario27 km SSE3°-8°60 mm
Constance BayOntario27 km SW2°-9°57 mm
Templeton-EstQuebec27 km SE2°-8°56 mm

The Almanac · Wakefield 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 -11°. It is the driest month of the year, only 69 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Wakefield by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-17°77 mm11 km/h9 h 3 min✦
February-5°-17°70 mm11 km/h10 h 18 min✦
March1°-11°69 mm12 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April8°-2°94 mm12 km/h13 h 28 min✦
May17°5°102 mm11 km/h14 h 54 min✦✦✦
June22°10°101 mm10 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦
July25°13°104 mm9 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦
August24°13°112 mm9 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦
September20°9°94 mm9 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October12°3°112 mm11 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦
November5°-3°88 mm11 km/h9 h 24 min✦
December-3°-11°84 mm11 km/h8 h 42 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wakefield in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wakefield in March?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -11 °C (13 °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 -11°. It is the driest month of the year, only 69 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Wakefield?

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

How long are the days in Wakefield in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 42 min in December to 15 h 41 min in June.

Does it snow in Wakefield in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Wakefield in March?

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

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