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Halifax in March
The weather in March
In March, Halifax averages daytime highs of 3° and night-time lows of -4° — cold weather by day. Expect around 130 mm of precipitation spread over about 12 wet days, with average cloud cover near 47%.
Days are 3° warmer than in February on average, and April is warmer again by about 4.9°. The sea averages 1°, too cold for most swimmers.
March scores 23/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Halifax. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, August and September instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:28 and sets at 19:20 local time, giving 11 h 53 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 93 minutes over the month.
Why 23/100?
How the score for March is builtBeach score this month: 15/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Halifax this month
Lower Sackville
Canada's best in March
Swift Current
Halifax in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Halifax?
March scores 23/100 for Halifax, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 3°C with 12 wet days.
How warm is Halifax in March?
Daytime highs average 3°C and night-time lows -4°C in March.
Does it rain a lot in Halifax in March?
Halifax receives about 130 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 12 days.
Can you swim in Halifax in March?
The sea averages 1°C in March, cold for most swimmers.