Is there any truth in the weather lore around the month of March?

One common belief amongst previous generations was that if March was preceded by dry weather, the month itself would be wet

With land at its wettest in years, farmers would welcome winds to dry out sodden fields. Picture: iStock

Was fine spring weather ever needed as badly to drive out winter’s cold from the soil? Our obsession with the elements seems to have reached new heights, this year: not surprising, given all the rain.

But, despite March’s reputation as a month of strong winds, tanks of rain and even frost and snow, there’s a glimmer of hope that lengthening days will bring about improved conditions.