Northwest Territories weather in March
Are you planning a trip to Northwest Territories in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Northwest Territories in March?
Northwest Territories is a region in Canada. Northwest Territories has a wide variety of climate types. During March, you can expect very cold temperatures and low precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -16°C in Inuvik to -5°C in Fort Simpson. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -18°C in Fort Simpson and -25°C in Inuvik. In many areas in Canada, March brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
March is a dry month with an average snowfall of around 14 mm in Inuvik. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 176 hours of sunlight anticipated in Inuvik. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Northwest Territories in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Northwest Territories climate page.
Where to go in Northwest Territories in March
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Popular destinations in Northwest Territories
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Northwest Territories?
Average weather in Inuvik
In March Inuvik generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -25°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Yellowknife
In March Yellowknife generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -21°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hay River
In March Hay River generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Fort Simpson
In March Fort Simpson generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve
In March Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -19°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Northwest Territories, in Canada.
Is March the best time to visit Northwest Territories?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Northwest Territories with often poor weather in Inuvik.
Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Inuvik. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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