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March · climate normalsFreezing days and a month score of 38/100

Edmonton in March

Mixed · 38/100
High / low0° / -11°daily averages
Precipitation17 mm6 wet days
Cloud cover44%monthly average
53.55° N, 113.47° WElevation 668 mUTC−6 · Mountain Daylight Time
When to goEdmonton · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec38March
Best timeJul–Sep
March: high / low0° / -11°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Edmonton averages daytime highs of 0° and night-time lows of -11° — freezing weather by day. Expect around 17 mm of precipitation spread over about 6 wet days, with average cloud cover near 44%.

Days are 5.1° warmer than in February on average, and April is warmer again by about 10.1°.

March scores 38/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Edmonton. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, August and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:49 and sets at 19:38 local time, giving 11 h 49 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 128 minutes over the month.

Why 38/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%59%
Clear skies · 25%77%

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

iiIn context

March against the year

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iiiNearby in March

Around Edmonton this month

Sherwood Park
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Sherwood Park

Alberta · 11 km E
0°Mar high
6wet days
38score
Sherwood Park
Fort Saskatchewan
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Fort Saskatchewan

Alberta · 24 km NE
0°Mar high
6wet days
39score
Fort Saskatchewan
Beaumont
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Beaumont

Alberta · 22 km S
0°Mar high
6wet days
39score
Beaumont
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St. Albert

Alberta · 14 km NW
0°Mar high
6wet days
38score
St. Albert
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

Edmonton in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Edmonton?

March scores 38/100 for Edmonton, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 0°C with 6 wet days.

How warm is Edmonton in March?

Daytime highs average 0°C and night-time lows -11°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Edmonton in March?

Edmonton receives about 17 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 6 days.