Dawson City weather in March (Yukon, Canada)

Looking to travel to Dawson City 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, Dawson City typically experiences very low temperatures and low snowfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -5°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -18°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Dawson City in March usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 7 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Dawson City. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Dawson City climate page with graphs.

 

Dawson City, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 22%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 14 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  

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.

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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 Dawson City in March?

Visitors traveling to Dawson City 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 in March.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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