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Calgary weather in March

Long-run climate averages for Calgary, Alberta in March, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

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March at a glance

In March, Calgary averages 3°C by day and -9°C at night. The wettest month is usually June.

March in Calgary averages a daytime high of 3°C and an overnight low of -9°C, which reads as cold for this part of the world. Overnight temperatures drop below freezing, so expect frost and pack accordingly. Across the whole year Calgary sees roughly 440 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Calgary forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Calgary weather by month

what to expect in Calgary through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Calgary's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Calgary by season.

Jan
-4°
-14°
Cold
Feb
0°
-11°
Cold
Mar
3°
-9°
Cold
Apr
10°
-2°
Cool
May
16°
3°
Mild
Jun
20°
7°
Mild
Wettest
Jul
23°
10°
Warm
Aug
23°
10°
Warm
Sep
18°
5°
Mild
Oct
11°
-1°
Cool
Nov
2°
-6°
Cold
Dec
-3°
-11°
Cold

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Calgary, scoring 92/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the Env. Canada at 87. See the full CA accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Calgary in March?
Calgary averages a daytime high of 3°C in March, with overnight lows around -9°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is March a good time to visit Calgary?
The most comfortable time to visit Calgary is usually May, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Calgary in March?
The wettest month in Calgary is usually June. Across the year the city sees roughly 440 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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