Cool
Average highs are around -12°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Yellowknife, Canada in March
Weather score40Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around -12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 11mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-12°C
Rain
11mm
Sun
6h
Weather score
40
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 11mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Yellowknife, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March-12°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Yellowknife's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March11mm average rain
March is one of Yellowknife's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to July and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March6 hours average sun
March sits close to Yellowknife's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
March40 weather score
March sits close to Yellowknife's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.