March weather forecastBathurst, Canada

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Bathurst, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -9.2°C (15.4°F) and -1.9°C (28.6°F).

Temperature

The coming of March brings a minor shift in Bathurst's weather, with average high-temperatures adjusting from February's subzero cold -5.8°C (21.6°F) to a still freezing cold -1.9°C (28.6°F). The average low-temperature, in March, is a still subzero cold -9.2°C (15.4°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 92%, March is the most humid month.

Rainfall

February and March are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.4 days and typically aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bathurst, in March, during 12.3 snowfall days, 168mm (6.61") of snow is typically accumulated. In Bathurst, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.1 days and aggregates up to 1142mm (44.96") of snow.

Sea temperature

The months with the coldest seawater in Bathurst are February and March, with an average sea temperature of -0.3°C (31.5°F).
Note: In terms of swimming, this condition is dangerously life-threatening. Water temperatures cause sharp pain and provoke immediate hyperventilation. A specialized swimsuit is compulsory to alleviate thermal damage.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:08 pm AST. On the last day of March, in Bathurst, Canada, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:51 pm ADT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from AST to ADT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from ADT to AST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Bathurst is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in March transforms into this advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 5, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Bathurst in March has an average high-temperature of -1.9°C (28.6°F) and an average low-temperature of -9.2°C (15.4°F).

The most humid month in Bathurst, Canada, is March, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

In March, the average relative humidity in Bathurst is 92%.

The months with the least rainfall in Bathurst are February and March Rain falls for 6.4 days and accumulates 37mm (1.46") of rain.

In Bathurst, Canada, in March, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation.

In Bathurst, in March, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 168mm (6.61") of snow.

The months with the coldest seawater in Bathurst are February and March, with an average sea temperature of -0.3°C (31.5°F).

In Bathurst, Canada, the average seawater temperature in March is -0.3°C (31.5°F). For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.

In Bathurst, the average day length in March is 11h and 56min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:08 pm AST. On the last day of the month, in Bathurst, Canada, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:51 pm ADT.

On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Bathurst, and the time zone changes from AST to ADT. DST ends on Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am.

The average sunshine duration in March in Bathurst is 4.2h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Bathurst, Canada, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Bathurst, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

-5.8°C

-1.9°C

4.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.4km/h

15.3km/h

14.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

13.8

12.3

7.8

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.5

14.9

13.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Bathurst, Canada

Average high temperature in March: -1.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.6°C).

Average low temperature in March: -9.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Bathurst, Canada

Average pressure in March: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1015.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1011.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Bathurst, Canada

Average wind speed in March: 14.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in March
Bathurst, Canada

Average humidity in March: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Bathurst, Canada

Average rainfall in March: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (73mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (37mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Bathurst, Canada

Average rainfall days in March: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bathurst, Canada

Average snowfall in March: 168mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (235mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Bathurst, Canada

Average snowfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Bathurst, Canada

Average sea temperature in March: -0.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (-0.3°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bathurst, Canada

Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine in March: 4h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bathurst, Canada

Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Bathurst, Canada

Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Bathurst, Canada

Average cloud cover in March: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in March
Bathurst, Canada

Average visibility in March: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (7km).