Iqaluit weather in March (Canada)

Curious about the March weather in Iqaluit? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Iqaluit generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. March falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -24°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Iqaluit in March usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of snow are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 172 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 Iqaluit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Iqaluit, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -24°C  

Max Temperature -16°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 27 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 69%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 172 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 47%  

Where to go in Canada in March

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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 Iqaluit in March?

Visitors traveling to Iqaluit 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 in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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