March verdict

Canada in March

Weather score29Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 0°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 64mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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March weather

Monthly averages

Temp

0°C

Rain

64mm

Sun

4.6h

Sea

1°C

Weather score

29

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 0°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 64mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 1°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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March0°C average high

March is on the cooler side of Canada's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsMay to August

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

March64mm average rain

March is close to Canada's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.

Driest monthsAll year

Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.

March4.6 hours average sun

March sits close to Canada'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.

Sea temperature

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March1°C average sea

March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaMay to July

Sea temperatures are usually near 2°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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March29 weather score

March scores below Canada's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.