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Carbonear Weather in March

Carbonear in March

The short of it: Carbonear in March averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -6 °C (22 °F), with 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 11 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -6° · rain 98 mm · daylight 11 h 45 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & July

March in Carbonear brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -6°, with about 98 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 2°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 45 min in mid-March, 95 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Carbonear runs about middling and drier than most in March. Victoria, 3 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

March in Carbonear, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 12 mm less rain
Versus April
4° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 45 min
Average wind
25 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VictoriaNewfoundland and Labrador3 km N2°-6°96 mm
Harbour GraceNewfoundland and Labrador6 km S2°-6°102 mm
Upper Island CoveNewfoundland and Labrador10 km S2°-6°105 mm
Spaniard's BayNewfoundland and Labrador14 km SSW2°-5°106 mm
Bay RobertsNewfoundland and Labrador16 km S2°-5°106 mm
Clarke's BeachNewfoundland and Labrador22 km S2°-5°107 mm
WabanaNewfoundland and Labrador24 km ESE2°-5°107 mm
Portugal Cove-St. Phillip’sNewfoundland and Labrador31 km ESE1°-6°115 mm

The Almanac · Carbonear Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 2°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Carbonear by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-7°128 mm28 km/h8 h 49 min✦
February0°-8°110 mm27 km/h10 h 10 min✦
March2°-6°98 mm25 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April6°-2°99 mm23 km/h13 h 34 min✦
May11°2°100 mm21 km/h15 h 7 min✦✦
June16°6°102 mm19 km/h15 h 59 min✦✦✦
July21°11°111 mm18 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦
August21°12°88 mm18 km/h14 h 16 min✦✦✦
September17°9°126 mm21 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October12°5°145 mm23 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦
November7°1°134 mm25 km/h9 h 12 min✦
December3°-3°139 mm27 km/h8 h 26 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Carbonear in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Carbonear in March?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -6 °C (22 °F), with about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 2°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Carbonear?

The Almanac gives March 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Carbonear in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 26 min in December to 15 h 59 min in June.

Does it snow in Carbonear in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Carbonear in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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