Newfoundland in March
Not the best time
Winter starts loosening its grip but barely. You'll catch glimpses of what's coming but still deal with snow and ice. Better than January but not by much for tourists.
Weather
March teases with slightly warmer days but winter refuses to loosen its grip. Snow remains on the ground while temperatures hover around freezing. Late March sometimes brings hints of spring, but don't count on it.
1°C high-6°C low9 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$92/day average
Events & Festivals
- •St. Patrick's Day (big celebration in St. John's)
- •Sealing season begins
March Tips
- •Roads can be icy in mornings even on sunny days
- •Some hiking trails start opening but conditions vary wildly
- •Pack layers - 20-degree temperature swings happen
All Months
June through September is prime time, but each month serves up something different. June brings the first icebergs and wildflowers exploding across the landscape. The weather's unpredictable – pack for all four seasons in one day. July and August offer the warmest temperatures (15-20°C), peak whale watching, and festival season in St. John's. But also crowds and higher prices. September might be the sweet spot: fewer tourists, spectacular fall colors, whales still around, and you might catch the Northern Lights. The shoulder seasons have their charms too. May offers cheaper accommodations and the first puffins arriving at Witless Bay, though many tourist services aren't fully operational. October through April? Brutal weather but incredible Northern Lights, and you'll have the place mostly to yourself. Just know that many coastal accommodations close, and you're gambling with flight cancellations.
Newfoundland Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
7/10
Families
6/10
Adventure
8/10
Budget
6/10
Luxury
4/10
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