March · Canada
Best time to visit St. John's in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in St. John's in March
Average temperature -1°C, 116 mm of rain, about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
3.4/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 116 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in St. John's scores 3.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 116 mm of rain, and roughly 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
St John's colourful row houses and harbour sit at the edge of the North Atlantic in Newfoundland.
March in St. John's — the hardest end of the year
March averages -1°C (31°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 116 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.4/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 4.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in St. John's in March?
- In March, St. John's averages -1°C, 116 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.4/10.
- Is March a good time to visit St. John's?
- March earns a 3.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in St. John's in March?
- Expect about 116 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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