Fort Simpson weather in March (Northwest Territories, Canada)

Is Fort Simpson a good destination in March, weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In March, Fort Simpson tends to experience very low temperatures and low snowfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately -5°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -18°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Fort Simpson in March usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. This month is perfect for outdoor adventures, thanks to its lack of rain. Make the most of this dry weather. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 9 days with snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 181 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Fort Simpson. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fort Simpson climate page with graphs.

 

Fort Simpson, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -18°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 69%  

Sunshine 181 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 49%  

Where to go in Canada in March

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Fort Simpson should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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