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Digby Weather in March

Digby in March

The short of it: Digby in March averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 47 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 4° · low -5° · rain 112 mm · daylight 11 h 47 min

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

Thirty years of records give Digby an average March high of 4°, a low of -5° and some 112 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 4°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 112 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 47 min in mid-March, 85 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, Digby runs about middling and wetter than most in March. Annapolis Royal, 23 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

March in Digby, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 47 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Annapolis RoyalNova Scotia23 km NE4°-5°99 mm
BridgetownNova Scotia45 km ENE4°-5°104 mm
LawrencetownNova Scotia55 km ENE4°-5°106 mm
MiddletonNova Scotia65 km ENE4°-5°103 mm
LornevilleNew Brunswick70 km NNW3°-5°104 mm
Red HeadNew Brunswick72 km NNW4°-6°105 mm
Island View HeightsNew Brunswick74 km NNW3°-6°107 mm
Fundy HeightsNew Brunswick74 km NNW3°-6°113 mm

The Almanac · Digby 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 4°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 112 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Digby by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-9°134 mm15 km/h9 h 10 min✦
February0°-9°105 mm16 km/h10 h 22 min✦
March4°-5°112 mm16 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°0°108 mm15 km/h13 h 25 min✦
May16°5°105 mm14 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦
June21°10°107 mm13 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
July24°13°80 mm11 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦
August24°13°72 mm11 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
September20°10°113 mm13 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°130 mm15 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November8°1°143 mm15 km/h9 h 30 min✦
December3°-5°152 mm16 km/h8 h 50 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Digby in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Digby in March?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 4°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 112 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Digby?

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

How long are the days in Digby in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 50 min in December to 15 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Digby in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Digby in March?

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

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