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Waterloo Weather in March

Waterloo in March

The short of it: Waterloo in March averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -8 °C (17 °F), with 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 47 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 2° · low -8° · rain 84 mm · daylight 11 h 47 min

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

March in Waterloo brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -8°, with about 84 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 2°; nights run about -8°. Wet spells are common — about 84 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, 87 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, Waterloo runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Bromont, 11 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Waterloo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 47 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BromontQuebec11 km WSW2°-8°82 mm
Lac-BromeQuebec15 km S2°-8°82 mm
GranbyQuebec18 km WNW2°-7°81 mm
Roxton PondQuebec19 km NW2°-8°77 mm
CowansvilleQuebec25 km SW3°-8°80 mm
SuttonQuebec29 km SSW3°-8°84 mm
MagogQuebec30 km ESE2°-8°77 mm
Acton ValeQuebec34 km N1°-8°71 mm

The Almanac · Waterloo 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 2°; nights run about -8°. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Waterloo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-15°99 mm10 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February-4°-14°78 mm10 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March2°-8°84 mm11 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°-1°102 mm11 km/h13 h 27 min✦
May17°6°115 mm10 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
June22°11°126 mm8 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦
July25°14°122 mm8 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
August24°13°122 mm7 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September20°9°91 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October12°3°133 mm10 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November5°-2°101 mm10 km/h9 h 26 min✦
December-1°-9°111 mm10 km/h8 h 44 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Waterloo in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Waterloo in March?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -8 °C (17 °F), with about 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 2°; nights run about -8°. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Waterloo?

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

How long are the days in Waterloo in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 44 min in December to 15 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Waterloo in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Waterloo in March?

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

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