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Iqaluit weather in March (Nunavut, Canada)

How is the weather in Iqaluit in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Iqaluit generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. March falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -24°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Iqaluit in March usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of snow.

The area enjoys a balanced 172 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 Iqaluit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Iqaluit, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 27 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 69% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 172 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47% *  
* Data from: Iqaluit, Canada (2 KM, 1 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.

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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 Iqaluit in March?

Visitors traveling to Iqaluit 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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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