Portage la Prairie Weather in March

What's the weather like in Portage la Prairie (Manitoba) in March 2024?

The climate in Portage la Prairie during March can be summarized as cold and dry.

March is in the spring in Portage la Prairie and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.

Portage la Prairie weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -1.5°C 29.3°F
Nightly temperature -12.1°C 10.2°F
Average temperature -6.8°C 19.8°F
Daily sunshine 5.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 26 mm 1 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 4.7°C 40.5°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average March is the 5th driest month of the year in Portage la Prairie with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Portage la Prairie

Portage la Prairie average temperature in March

March rainfall

Portage la Prairie average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Portage la Prairie 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 Portage la Prairie in March 2024.

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Portage la Prairie weather stats

Portage la Prairie weather statistics
Hottest month: July 25.7°C 78.3°F
Driest month: February 19mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January -12.8°C 9°F
Wettest month: June 78mm 3.1ins
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