Dartmouth weather in March (Nova Scotia, Canada)

How does the March weather in Dartmouth compare to other months? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Dartmouth generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. March is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 4°C, while night temperatures can drop to -4°C. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Dartmouth in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 13 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 142 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Dartmouth. 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 Dartmouth climate page with graphs.

 

Dartmouth, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 142 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

* Data from: Halifax, Canada (3 KM, 2 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

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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