Hottest (avg)
#8 / 12
Sits around the middle of the year.
March in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Calgary.
Wettest (avg)
#8 / 12
Typical rainfall for the year.
Daylight Hours
#7 / 12
Around the yearly average.
Windiest (avg)
#7 / 12
Close to the yearly wind average.
Highest UV
#7 / 12
Near the middle of the yearly UV range.
Most Humid
#10 / 12
One of the less humid months.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for March.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
11.9 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 6
- Typical sun hours
- 06:46 - 18:41
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 9 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 66%
- Snowfall
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Air feel
Humidity & Wind
64%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through March in Calgary. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range
Day 15 selected for March. Temperature 7.3°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in March
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in March.
Cold High impact
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
31.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~100% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~-5°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~31 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Cold High impact
Freezing nights Measures: Freezing nights (min <=0C). Observed about 97% of days (30.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
30.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~97% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~-1°C (P95)
Why this matters
Freezing nights are possible on ~30 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold High impact
Hard freeze nights Measures: Hard freeze nights (min <=-2C). Observed about 88% of days (27.1 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
27.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~88% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~-2°C (P95)
Why this matters
Hard freeze conditions are possible on ~27 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Snow High impact
Snow days Measures: Snow days (>=0.1mm snowfall). Observed about 34% of days (10.5 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
10.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~34% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~4.7mm (P95)
Why this matters
Snowfall is possible on ~10 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wind High impact
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~77km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Strong gusts are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain High impact
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~14mm (P95)
Why this matters
Washout conditions are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
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Rain High impact
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.1 days/month in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.1 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~10mm (P95)
Why this matters
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cold Moderate
Cold snap run Measures: Cold snap runs (>=3 cold days). Observed about 2.2 days/month in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.2 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~9°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold snap runs are possible on ~2 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Rain Moderate
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~14mm (P95)
Why this matters
Rain disruption risk appears on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain Moderate
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21mm (P95)
Why this matters
Heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cold Minor
Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
31.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~100% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~-1°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold nights are possible on ~31 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Cold Minor
Cold days Measures: Cold days (max <=10C). Observed about 78% of days (24.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
24.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~78% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~9°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold daytime conditions are possible on ~24 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 61% of days (18.9 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
18.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~61% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~19 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 39% of days (12.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
12.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~39% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~6.4mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~12 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 38% of days (11.7 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
11.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~38% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~12 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 27% of days (8.5 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
8.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~27% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~19h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~8 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wind Minor
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 27% of days (8.3 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
8.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~27% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~67km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~8 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain Minor
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 17% of days (5.3 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
5.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~17% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~5 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 16% of days (4.8 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
4.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~16% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Overcast skies are possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humidity Minor
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 11% of days (3.4 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~11% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~90% (P95)
Why this matters
High humidity is possible on ~3 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Other Minor
Heavy snowfall (INACTIVE until snowfall_sum units confirmed; set threshold once units are verified) Measures: Heavy snowfall (INACTIVE until snowfall_sum units confirmed; set threshold once units are verified). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~13 (P95)
Why this matters
Heavy snowfall (INACTIVE until snowfall_sum units confirmed; set threshold once units are verified) is possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Visibility Minor
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~92% (P95)
Why this matters
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Other Minor
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~92 (P95)
Why this matters
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is March a good time to visit Calgary?
Typical March days in Calgary reach highs of 4°C (39°F) with nights around -8°C (18°F). It usually feels chilly by day and very cold after dark. Overall, March sits in the middle of the Calgary climate range.
What are temperatures like in March?
Daytime temperatures in March typically peak near 4°C (39°F), while nights drop to around -8°C (18°F). Expect chilly afternoons and very cold evenings.
How much does it rain in March?
Rainfall in March averages 22 mm (0.87 in) across roughly 9 days. Overall it is a moderately wet time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in March?
You can expect about 12 hours of daylight in March. Sunrise is typically around 06:46 and sunset near 18:41. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in March?
UV levels are moderate (around 6); sunscreen and sunglasses are still a good idea.
Is it windy in March?
In March, average wind speeds are around 10 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 50 km/h (31 mph). On the ground, it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.