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Winnipeg in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Winnipeg in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Winnipeg in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Winnipeg in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +32°F and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 9 snowy days with an average precipitation of 18 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+32°F
Avg. max. temperature
-36°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
9 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Winnipeg has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Winnipeg in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Winnipeg for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +25°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +32°F during the day and a minimum of -11°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 54% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +9°F to +32°F.

Is Winnipeg warm or cold in March?

Winnipeg is typically chill in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +18°F to +32°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from 0°F to +14°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 Winnipeg:

Climate in Winnipeg in March

Winnipeg weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+18°F+32°F+52°F
Min. temperature
-42°F-36°F-13°F
Max. temperature
+48°F+73°F+93°F
Rainfall
1 mm9 mm25 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
79%76%64%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1018 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
345
Cloudy days
161613
Rainy days
027
Snowy days
894

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +18°F to +32°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 1 mm to 9 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 3 to 4.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Winnipeg in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Winnipeg is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Winnipeg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 6%, for a monthly total of around 6 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Winnipeg?

This is the weather in Winnipeg in March 2023:
1 March
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+9°F
2 March
☀️
+16°F
3 March
☁️
+29°F
4 March
☀️
+30°F
5 March
☀️
+25°F
6 March
☀️
+21°F
7 March
☀️
+11°F
8 March
☁️
+22°F
9 March
☁️
+24°F
10 March
☁️
+32°F
11 March
☁️
+30°F
12 March
🌨️
+24°F
13 March
☀️
+20°F
14 March
☁️
+28°F
15 March
☁️
+28°F
16 March
☁️
+28°F
17 March
☁️
+14°F
18 March
☀️
+19°F
19 March
☀️
+27°F
20 March
☀️
+25°F
21 March
☁️
+30°F
22 March
🌨️
+29°F
23 March
☀️
+25°F
24 March
☀️
+30°F
25 March
☀️
+28°F
26 March
☀️
+25°F
27 March
☀️
+24°F
28 March
☀️
+18°F
29 March
☀️
+26°F
30 March
☁️
+29°F
31 March
☀️
+31°F
In March 2023 Winnipeg had 17 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°F, with an absolute maximum of +32°F and a minimum of +9°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Winnipeg climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Winnipeg in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+43°F) and the highest in 2021 (+53°F). The driest year was 1988 with only 222 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1095 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Winnipeg in March:

Is March a good time to visit Winnipeg?

It’s always a good time to visit Winnipeg, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Winnipeg in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Winnipeg rainy in March?

Winnipeg is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Winnipeg in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Winnipeg in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Canada

Check out the weather for other cities in Canada.

Monthly weather in Winnipeg

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Winnipeg, 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.