Weather in March in Prince Edward Island
Thinking about venturing to Prince Edward Island this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Prince Edward Island in March?
Prince Edward Island is a region in Canada. March in Prince Edward Island generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of March is in the winter season.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C and nighttime temperatures around -6°C in Charlottetown. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Prince Edward Island in March, check out the map below. In numerous regions in Canada, March is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.To explore the conditions in Prince Edward Island in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Charlottetown with an average of 92 mm to high snow/rainfall in Murray Harbour with 104 mm.Average sunshine
Charlottetown enjoys a balanced 140 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Prince Edward Island climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Prince Edward Island?
Charlottetown
In March Charlottetown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cavendish
In March Cavendish generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Summerside
In March Summerside generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Brackley Beach
In March Brackley Beach generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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North Rustico
In March North Rustico generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. 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 Prince Edward Island, in Canada.
Is March the best time to visit Prince Edward Island?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Charlottetown, March may not be the ideal time to visit Prince Edward Island.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Charlottetown. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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