Summerside weather in March (Prince Edward Island, Canada)

How is March weather typically in Summerside? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Summerside includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. March is typically considered a winter month. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 2°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -6°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Summerside in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 140 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Summerside. 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 Summerside climate page with graphs.

 

Summerside, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

* Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (53 KM, 33 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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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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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