Carcross weather in March (Yukon, Canada)

Is March a good time to explore Carcross weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Carcross includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Anticipate daytime highs near -3°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -13°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Carcross in March usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. Typically around 6 days days of snowfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 165 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Carcross. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Carcross, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 34 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 52% *  

Sunshine 165 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: Whitehorse, Canada (62 KM, 38 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?

Visitors traveling to Carcross 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

Interested in more climate information?

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