St. John's weather in March (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada)

Curious about the climate in St. John's this March? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In March, St. John's tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. March ushers in the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 2°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -4°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

St. John's in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Expect around 18 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 107 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit St. John's. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized St. John's climate page with graphs.

 

St. John's, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 107 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 29%  

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

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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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