When to go · Fort McKay

Fort McKay in March

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (long daylight, road conditions easiest)). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) / −13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Low; Canada overall
Prices: Low; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedCanada month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (long daylight, road conditions easiest)). 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:

Weather in March

Long-term averages

Fort McKayHighs around 0 °C (32 °F), lows around -13 °C (9 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 32 °F (0 °C), lows around 9 °F (-13 °C), rain on about 8 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 McKay, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Jun: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Mar: -13 °C (9 °F)9 °F (-13 °C)
Jun: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 8 (better)
Jun: 12
Crowds
Mar: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Mar: Low
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Jun: 1

March: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (long daylight, road conditions easiest)). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.

June: Inside Fort McKay's best window: Jun–Sep (long daylight, road conditions easiest).

Fort McKay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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