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Saint John Weather in March

Saint John in March

The short of it: Saint John in March averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -6 °C (21 °F), with 113 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 3° · low -6° · rain 113 mm · daylight 11 h 47 min

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

March in Saint John brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -6°, with about 113 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 3°, with nights near -6°. Wet spells are common — about 113 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 47 min in mid-March, 87 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, Saint John runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Uptown Saint John, 0 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

March in Saint John, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 25 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 47 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Uptown Saint JohnNew Brunswick0 km NW3°-6°113 mm
South EndNew Brunswick0 km SSE3°-6°113 mm
IndiantownNew Brunswick2 km WNW3°-6°113 mm
North EndNew Brunswick2 km W3°-6°113 mm
Saint John WestNew Brunswick2 km SW3°-6°113 mm
Saint John EastNew Brunswick2 km NNE3°-6°115 mm
Fundy HeightsNew Brunswick2 km SSW3°-6°113 mm
Westmorland HeightsNew Brunswick3 km NNE3°-6°109 mm

The Almanac · Saint John 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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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 3°, with nights near -6°. Wet spells are common — about 113 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Saint John by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-12°117 mm17 km/h9 h 6 min✦
February-1°-11°88 mm17 km/h10 h 20 min✦
March3°-6°113 mm17 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°0°101 mm16 km/h13 h 27 min✦
May16°5°110 mm14 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦
June20°10°101 mm13 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦
July23°13°80 mm12 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
August24°14°64 mm12 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°104 mm13 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°134 mm15 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November7°-1°130 mm16 km/h9 h 27 min✦
December1°-7°133 mm17 km/h8 h 45 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Saint John in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Saint John in March?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -6 °C (21 °F), with about 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 3°, with nights near -6°. Wet spells are common — about 113 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Saint John?

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

How long are the days in Saint John in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 45 min in December to 15 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Saint John in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Saint John in March?

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

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