Amherst weather in March (Nova Scotia, Canada)

How's the weather trend in Amherst as March approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Amherst includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 4°C, cooling down at night to around -6°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Amherst in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 12 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 139 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Amherst, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

* Data from: Moncton, Canada (53 KM, 33 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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