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March · climate normalsFreezing days and a month score of 18/100

Cornwall in March

Poor · 18/100Beach 11/100
High / low1° / -6°daily averages
Precipitation92 mm14 wet days
Sea-1°surface temperature
46.23° N, 63.22° WElevation 15 mUTC−3 · Atlantic Daylight Time
When to goCornwall · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec18March
Best timeJul–Sep
March: high / low1° / -6°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Cornwall averages daytime highs of 1° and night-time lows of -6° — freezing weather by day. Expect around 92 mm of precipitation spread over about 14 wet days, with average cloud cover near 47%.

Days are 3.6° warmer than in February on average, and April is warmer again by about 6.2°. The sea averages -1°, too cold for most swimmers.

March scores 18/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Cornwall. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, August and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:27 and sets at 19:18 local time, giving 11 h 52 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 99 minutes over the month.

Why 18/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%72%

Beach score this month: 11/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in March

Around Cornwall this month

Charlottetown
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Charlottetown

Prince Edward Island · 7.2 km E
1°Mar high
14wet days
18score
Charlottetown
Summerside
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Summerside

Prince Edward Island · 48 km NW
1°Mar high
14wet days
18score
Summerside
ivTop of the table

Canada's best in March

Where to go in March
Moose Jaw
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Moose Jaw

Saskatchewan
3°Mar high
3wet days
45score
Moose Jaw
Regina
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Regina

Saskatchewan
3°Mar high
4wet days
44score
Regina
Brandon
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Brandon

Manitoba
0°Mar high
4wet days
44score
Brandon
Swift Current
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Swift Current

Saskatchewan
3°Mar high
4wet days
44score
Swift Current
·Questions

Cornwall in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Cornwall?

March scores 18/100 for Cornwall, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 1°C with 14 wet days.

How warm is Cornwall in March?

Daytime highs average 1°C and night-time lows -6°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Cornwall in March?

Cornwall receives about 92 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 14 days.

Can you swim in Cornwall in March?

The sea averages -1°C in March, cold for most swimmers.