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Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in March
Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake warms up: highs climb to 40°F (5°C), from 33°F in February, with lows of 28°F (-2°C) and about 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 43/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 40°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.3 in (58 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 43/100 · Tough
What March feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 40°F (5°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 28°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 2.3 in (58 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because nights fall well below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 36°F.
- Comfort holds steady from February (42 → 43/100).
- Our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route recommends May – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 28°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in March
With highs near 40°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Peller Estates Winery Restaurant
Vineyard dining room pairing local produce with estate wines and icewine.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 40°F.
Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery
Organic farm winery in St. Davids with a casual restaurant and deli.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Inniskillin Wines
Pioneering estate that put Canadian icewine on the map, with tastings and tours.
Why now A cozy break on a 40°F day.
Journey Behind the Falls
Tunnels and portals cut into rock behind the falls with a lower observation deck.
Horseshoe Falls
The largest of the three falls, best seen from Table Rock on the Canadian side.
Nearby in March
- Toronto in March~36 mi · highs 38°F, 2.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Keuka Lake in March~107 mi · highs 42°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Seneca Lake in March~109 mi · highs 41°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Prince Edward County in March~109 mi · highs 38°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake?
It's middling, scoring 43/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 85. Expect highs of 40°F (5°C) and 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain or snow. Our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route recommends May – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in March?
Average highs are 40°F (5°C) and average lows 28°F (-2°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in March?
Not much: about 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 34.3 in (871 mm).
What should I pack for Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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