Month guide · Calgary · Canada
Calgary in March
What March is really like in Calgary: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Grungaloo, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 4°C (39°F), lows of -8°C (18°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Snowiest month on average, with warm spells in between; spring ski season in the Rockies.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 4°C (39°F) / -8°C (18°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Calgary: days average 4°C (39°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about -8°C (18°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with February (0°C (32°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:50
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:41
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
Spring (March–May). Unpredictable, with warm spells and late snowfalls; mountain skiing continues into spring while the city slowly greens.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Calgary, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Inglewood
Fort Calgary at the Confluence
The grounds and riverside paths are free to wander even when you skip the interpretive centre.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Outdoors
- Free
Street · Downtown
Stephen Avenue Walk
Eighth Avenue SW is a pedestrian street of sandstone buildings from the early 1900s, now filled with restaurants, pubs and shops.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- History
Nature · Inglewood
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
Bring binoculars and go early in the morning, when bird activity is highest.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Park · Northwest Calgary
Nose Hill Park
One of the largest urban parks in Canada, Nose Hill is a high plateau of native fescue grassland with views over the city skyline to the Rocky Mountains.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 4°C, lows near -8°C and 8 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Calgary?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Calgary in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Calgary?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Snowiest month on average, with warm spells in between; spring ski season in the Rockies.
+How warm is Calgary in March?
Average highs are around 4°C (39°F) and lows around -8°C (18°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Calgary in March?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.