Are you considering a trip to Edmonton in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +36°F and about 7 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 2 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
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+36°F
Avg. max. temperature
-31°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
2 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
22 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Edmonton has good weather in March.
Average temperature in Edmonton in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Edmonton for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in March is +37°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +63°F during the day and a minimum of -4°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 30% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°F to +46°F.
Is Edmonton warm or cold in March?
Edmonton is typically chill in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°F to +36°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +9°F to +18°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 Edmonton:
Climate in Edmonton in March
Edmonton weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+27°F
+36°F
+52°F
Min. temperature
-38°F
-31°F
-11°F
Max. temperature
+59°F
+75°F
+82°F
Rainfall
1 mm
2 mm
20 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
69%
67%
57%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
6
7
7
Cloudy days
20
22
19
Rainy days
0
0
2
Snowy days
2
2
2
March weather is still as good as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +27°F to +36°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 1 mm to 2 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 69% to 67%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 6 to 7.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Edmonton in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Edmonton is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Edmonton based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 29%, leading to total precipitation of around 12 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 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:
Edmonton wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 101 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Edmonton based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 41 mm.
March is one of the snowiest months in Edmonton.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Edmonton?
This is the weather in Edmonton in March 2023:
1 March
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+27°F
2 March
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+25°F
3 March
🌨️
+21°F
4 March
🌨️
+19°F
5 March
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+28°F
6 March
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+32°F
7 March
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+39°F
8 March
☁️
+27°F
9 March
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+19°F
10 March
☁️
+21°F
11 March
☁️
+28°F
12 March
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+40°F
13 March
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+37°F
14 March
☁️
+35°F
15 March
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+50°F
16 March
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+46°F
17 March
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+48°F
18 March
☁️
+46°F
19 March
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+46°F
20 March
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+42°F
21 March
☀️
+46°F
22 March
☁️
+51°F
23 March
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+63°F
24 March
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+59°F
25 March
☁️
+43°F
26 March
☁️
+32°F
27 March
☁️
+37°F
28 March
🌨️
+35°F
29 March
☀️
+45°F
30 March
☁️
+51°F
31 March
☁️
+46°F
In March 2023 Edmonton had 4 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +37°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +19°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 31%. 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 Edmonton climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Edmonton in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2002 (+22°F) and the highest in 2021 (+49°F). The driest year was 1982 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 0 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Edmonton in March:
Is March a good time to visit Edmonton?
March is a really good time to go to Edmonton. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Edmonton.
Can you sunbathe in Edmonton in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Edmonton rainy in March?
Edmonton is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Edmonton in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Edmonton 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 Edmonton, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
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.