Cool
Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 123mm, so some wet days are possible.

Monthly averages
Temp
3°C
Rain
123mm
Sun
4.5h
Weather score
25
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days.
Showers
Rainfall averages 123mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Compare Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
March3°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Dartmouth's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
March123mm average rain
March sits near Dartmouth's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary and April to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
March4.5 hours average sun
March sits close to Dartmouth's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
March25 weather score
March scores below Dartmouth's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.