March weather forecastWinnipeg, Canada
March
Weather in March
March marks the onset of a transitional period in Winnipeg, with sporadic rain showers replacing regular snowfall. The overall cloudiness decreases and daylight hours increase, allowing more sunshine hours. The visibility also improves due to lessened humidity. Nevertheless, this month sees the coldest temperature, -8.9°C (16°F) to -1.3°C (29.7°F), recorded for a spring month in Winnipeg.Temperature
As March begins in Winnipeg, there is a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a frigid cold -10.1°C (13.8°F) in February to a freezing cold -1.3°C (29.7°F). Throughout March, Winnipeg witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of -8.9°C (16°F).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 88%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated. In Winnipeg, Canada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.8 days and collects up to 395mm (15.55") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Winnipeg, Canada, in March, snow falls for 11.7 days, with typically accumulated 70mm (2.76") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 73.2 snowfall days, and 479mm (18.86") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Winnipeg is 11h and 56min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:59 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March in Winnipeg is 3.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Winnipeg is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in March leads to these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Winnipeg, Canada
- Average high temperature in March: -1.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-11.3°C).
- Average low temperature in March: -8.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-18.5°C).
Average pressure in March
Winnipeg, Canada
- Average pressure in March: 1019.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.5mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Winnipeg, Canada
- Average wind speed in March: 15km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (16km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.8km/h).
Average humidity in March
Winnipeg, Canada
- Average humidity in March: 88%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and August (63%).
Average rainfall in March
Winnipeg, Canada
- Average rainfall in March: 19mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (10mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Winnipeg, Canada
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Winnipeg, Canada
- Average snowfall in March: 70mm
The month with the highest snowfall is November (91mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Winnipeg, Canada
- Average snowfall days in March: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Winnipeg, Canada
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 3h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Winnipeg, Canada
- Average sunshine days in March: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Winnipeg, Canada
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Winnipeg, Canada
- Average cloud cover in March: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Winnipeg, Canada
- Average visibility in March: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are August and September (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).
