Yellowknife weather in March (Northwest Territories, Canada)

How is the weather in Yellowknife in March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Yellowknife generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -11°C. But by evening, they drop to around -21°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Yellowknife in March usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 8 days of snow are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 188 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 Yellowknife. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Yellowknife climate page with graphs.

 

Yellowknife, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 26%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 15 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 54%  
SunshineSunshine 188 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 51%  

Where to go in Canada in March

Find out more about the weather in Canada in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Yellowknife in March?

Visitors traveling to Yellowknife should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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