Pictou weather in March (Nova Scotia, Canada)

What should you pack for a trip to Pictou in March? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Pictou includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 4°C. At night, it falls to around -6°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Pictou in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 140 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 Pictou. July and August typically offer 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 Pictou climate page with graphs.

 

Pictou, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (69 KM, 43 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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