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Iqaluit weather in March (Nunavut, Canada)

Curious about the climate in Iqaluit this March? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In March, Iqaluit usually has very low temperatures and low snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of March. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -16°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -24°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Iqaluit in March usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 11 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 172 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 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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

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

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