Amherst weather in March (Nova Scotia, Canada)

How is the weather in Amherst in March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Amherst generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -6°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Amherst in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 139 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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