Peterborough Weather in March

What's the weather like in Peterborough (Ontario) in March 2024?

The climate in Peterborough during March can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

March is in the spring in Peterborough and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

Peterborough weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 3.1°C 37.5°F
Nightly temperature -6.5°C 20.4°F
Average temperature -1.7°C 28.9°F
Daily sunshine 5.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 61 mm 2.4 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 2.2°C 35.9°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Peterborough with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Peterborough

Peterborough average temperature in March

March rainfall

Peterborough average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Peterborough average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Peterborough in March 2024.

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Peterborough weather stats

Peterborough weather statistics
Hottest month: July 25.8°C 78.4°F
Driest month: January 55mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: July 10.1hrs
Coldest month: January -4.1°C 24.6°F
Wettest month: November 79mm 3.1ins
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