Planning a trip to Calgary in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +41°F and approximately 2 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 9 rainy days and 18 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
-31°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
4 mm
Total precipitation
62%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Calgary has good weather in March.
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Is Calgary warm or cold in March?
Calgary is typically chill in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +32°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +14°F to +21°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Calgary:
Climate in Calgary in March
Calgary weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+32°F
+41°F
+54°F
Min. temperature
-33°F
-31°F
0°F
Max. temperature
+70°F
+75°F
+82°F
Rainfall
1 mm
4 mm
20 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
62%
62%
56%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
3
2
2
Cloudy days
18
17
12
Rainy days
1
3
8
Snowy days
7
9
7
March weather is still as good as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +32°F to +41°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 1 mm to 4 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 62%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in February to 2 in March.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Calgary in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Calgary is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Calgary based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 7 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 5 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Calgary wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 53% chance of precipitation and 104 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Calgary based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 14 mm.
March is one of the snowiest months in Calgary.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Calgary?
This is the weather in Calgary in March 2023:
1 March
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+29°F
2 March
☁️
+41°F
3 March
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+35°F
4 March
☁️
+30°F
5 March
🌫️
+19°F
6 March
🌫️
+9°F
7 March
☁️
+14°F
8 March
☁️
+11°F
9 March
☁️
+13°F
10 March
☁️
+14°F
11 March
🌫️
+18°F
12 March
☁️
+16°F
13 March
🌫️
+35°F
14 March
🌨️
+36°F
15 March
☀️
+34°F
16 March
☀️
+36°F
17 March
☀️
+38°F
18 March
☁️
+40°F
19 March
☀️
+39°F
20 March
☀️
+38°F
21 March
☀️
+35°F
22 March
☀️
+43°F
23 March
☀️
+47°F
24 March
☀️
+43°F
25 March
🌫️
+39°F
26 March
☁️
+37°F
27 March
🌫️
+31°F
28 March
☀️
+32°F
29 March
☁️
+41°F
30 March
☁️
+40°F
31 March
☀️
+48°F
In March 2023 Calgary had 11 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°F, with an absolute maximum of +48°F and a minimum of +9°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Calgary climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Calgary in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+47°F) and the highest in 2023 (+56°F). The driest year was 1979 with only 203 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 702 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Calgary in March:
Is March a good time to visit Calgary?
March is a really good time to go to Calgary. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Calgary.
Can you sunbathe in Calgary in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Calgary rainy in March?
Calgary is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Calgary in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Calgary in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Calgary, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
