When to go · Russell
Russell in March
Great month. Inside Russell's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) / −11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Inside Russell's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Is another month better than March?
No other month rates higher than March for Russell in this guide.
Weather in March
- RussellHighs around -1 °C (30 °F), lows around -11 °C (12 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 30 °F (-1 °C), lows around 12 °F (-11 °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 Russell, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Jan: Great
Daytime high
Mar: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °C)
Night low
Mar: -11 °C (12 °F)12 °F (-11 °C)
Jan: -22 °C (−8 °F)−8 °F (-22 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 6 (better)
Jan: 7
Crowds
Mar: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Mar: Low
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Jan: 0
March: Inside Russell's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing.
January: Inside Russell's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Russell: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings