Cool
Average highs are around -20°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Iqaluit, Canada in March
Weather score30Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 20mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-20°C
Rain
20mm
Sun
5.3h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
30
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 20mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Iqaluit, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March-20°C average high
March has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March20mm average rain
March is one of Iqaluit's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March5.3 hours average sun
March is brighter than Iqaluit's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March0°C average sea
March is below Iqaluit's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 0°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March30 weather score
March scores above Iqaluit's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMarch to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.