Halifax Weather in March

What's the weather like in Halifax (Nova Scotia) in March 2024?

The climate in Halifax during March can be summarized as cold and wet.

March is in the spring in Halifax and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

Halifax weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 3.1°C 37.5°F
Nightly temperature -4.9°C 23.3°F
Average temperature -0.9°C 30.4°F
Daily sunshine 5 hrs
Avg rainfall 121 mm 4.8 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 0.3°C 32.5°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 19.4kph 12 mph

On average March is the 5th wettest month of the year in Halifax with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Halifax

Halifax average temperature in March

March rainfall

Halifax average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Halifax average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Halifax in March 2024.

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Halifax weather stats

Halifax weather statistics
Hottest month: August 21.7°C 71.1°F
Driest month: September 98mm 3.9ins
Sunniest month: August 7.5hrs
Coldest month: January -0.6°C 30.9°F
Wettest month: December 160mm 6.3ins
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