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Iqaluit weather in March (Canada)

Interested in knowing the climate of Iqaluit in March? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Iqaluit generally includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. The winter season takes place during March. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -24°C. The month brings very cold weather, so dressing warmly is essential. Prepare with multiple layers for added warmth.

Precipitation

Iqaluit in March usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 172 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 27 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 69%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 172 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47%  

Where to go in Canada in March

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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