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Wendake Weather in March

Wendake in March

The short of it: Wendake in March averages a high of 0 °C (33 °F) and a low of -10 °C (14 °F), with 89 mm (3.5 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 0° · low -10° · rain 89 mm · daylight 11 h 46 min

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

Thirty years of records give Wendake an average March high of 0°, a low of -10° and some 89 mm of rain. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 0°; nights run about -10°. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 46 min in mid-March, 92 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, Wendake runs about middling and wetter than most in March. Neufchâtel-Est–Lebourgneuf, 1 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

March in Wendake, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 14 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
10°
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
Neufchâtel-Est–LebourgneufQuebec1 km ESE0°-10°89 mm
La Haute-Saint-CharlesQuebec3 km NNW0°-10°85 mm
CharlesbourgQuebec6 km NE0°-10°88 mm
L'Ancienne-LoretteQuebec8 km S1°-10°88 mm
Les RivièresQuebec8 km SE1°-9°90 mm
Sainte-FoyQuebec10 km SSE1°-9°90 mm
La Cité-LimoilouQuebec11 km ESE1°-9°89 mm
Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-RougeQuebec12 km S1°-9°85 mm

The Almanac · Wendake 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 0°; nights run about -10°. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Wendake by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-16°88 mm12 km/h8 h 55 min✦
February-5°-16°75 mm12 km/h10 h 14 min✦
March0°-10°89 mm12 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April9°-1°109 mm12 km/h13 h 32 min✦
May18°6°108 mm12 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
June23°11°122 mm10 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦
July26°14°145 mm9 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
August25°14°120 mm9 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
September20°9°123 mm9 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October12°3°132 mm11 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
November5°-3°107 mm11 km/h9 h 17 min✦
December-3°-11°112 mm11 km/h8 h 33 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wendake in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wendake in March?

Days average 0 °C (33 °F) and nights -10 °C (14 °F), with about 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 0°; nights run about -10°. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Wendake?

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

How long are the days in Wendake in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 33 min in December to 15 h 51 min in June.

Does it snow in Wendake in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Wendake in March?

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

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