When to go · Fort McPherson
Fort McPherson in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (road open, ferries running)). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- −13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C) / −25°C (−13°F)−13°F (−25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (road open, ferries running)). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.
Is another month better than March?
March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Fort McPherson's best window: Jun–Aug (road open, ferries running).
- JulyGreatInside Fort McPherson's best window: Jun–Aug (road open, ferries running).
- AugustGreatInside Fort McPherson's best window: Jun–Aug (road open, ferries running).
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (road open, ferries running)). Across Canada: After Labour Day crowds drop; larches turn gold in the Rockies late in the month.
Weather in March
- Fort McPhersonHighs around -13 °C (9 °F), lows around -25 °C (−13 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 9 °F (-13 °C), lows around −13 °F (-25 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Low
- Prices · Canada overall
- Low
Canada overall: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Fort McPherson, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: -13 °C (9 °F)9 °F (-13 °C)
Jun: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Mar: -25 °C (−13 °F)−13 °F (-25 °C)
Jun: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 6 (better)
Jun: 8
Crowds
Mar: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Mar: Low
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Jun: 1
March: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (road open, ferries running)). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.
June: Inside Fort McPherson's best window: Jun–Aug (road open, ferries running).
Fort McPherson: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings