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Coldest sea temperature in North America in March
Where the sea is coolest across North America during March, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Stanhope Beach (Prince Edward Island, Canada) is the coolest at around 0°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.
- 1Stanhope BeachPrince Edward Island · Canada · Gulf of St LawrenceCold — wetsuit strongly recommended0°CMarch average
- 2Greenwich BeachPrince Edward Island · Canada · Gulf of St LawrenceCold — wetsuit strongly recommended0°CMarch average
- 3Singing SandsPrince Edward Island · Canada · Gulf of St LawrenceCold — wetsuit strongly recommended0°CMarch average
- 4Thunder CovePrince Edward Island · Canada · Gulf of St LawrenceCold — wetsuit strongly recommended0°CMarch average
- 5Panmure IslandPrince Edward Island · Canada · Gulf of St LawrenceCold — wetsuit strongly recommended0°CMarch average
- 6Argyle ShorePrince Edward Island · Canada · Gulf of St LawrenceCold — wetsuit strongly recommended0°CMarch average
- 7Cavendish BeachPrince Edward Island · Canada · Gulf of St LawrenceCold — wetsuit strongly recommended0°CMarch average
- 8Brackley BeachPrince Edward Island · Canada · Gulf of St LawrenceCold — wetsuit strongly recommended0°CMarch average
- 9Rissers BeachNova Scotia · Canada · Atlantic OceanCold — wetsuit strongly recommended1°CMarch average
- 10Crystal CrescentNova Scotia · Canada · Atlantic OceanCold — wetsuit strongly recommended1°CMarch average
- 11Hirtles BeachNova Scotia · Canada · Atlantic OceanCold — wetsuit strongly recommended1°CMarch average
- 12Carters BeachNova Scotia · Canada · Atlantic OceanCold — wetsuit strongly recommended1°CMarch average
- 13Mavillette BeachNova Scotia · Canada · Atlantic OceanCold — wetsuit strongly recommended1°CMarch average
- 14Melmerby BeachNova Scotia · Canada · Atlantic OceanCold — wetsuit strongly recommended1°CMarch average
- 15Inverness BeachNova Scotia · Canada · Atlantic OceanCold — wetsuit strongly recommended1°CMarch average
- 16Black Brook CoveNova Scotia · Canada · Atlantic OceanCold — wetsuit strongly recommended1°CMarch average
- 17Aboiteau BeachNew Brunswick · Canada · Atlantic OceanCold — wetsuit strongly recommended1°CMarch average
- 18Murray BeachNew Brunswick · Canada · Atlantic OceanCold — wetsuit strongly recommended1°CMarch average
- 19Kelly's BeachNew Brunswick · Canada · Atlantic OceanCold — wetsuit strongly recommended1°CMarch average
- 20Port Stanley BeachOntario · Canada · Great LakesCold — wetsuit strongly recommended1°CMarch average
- 21Long Point BeachOntario · Canada · Great LakesCold — wetsuit strongly recommended1°CMarch average
- 22Woodbine BeachOntario · Canada · Great LakesCold — wetsuit strongly recommended1°CMarch average
- 23Sandbanks BeachOntario · Canada · Great LakesCold — wetsuit strongly recommended1°CMarch average
- 24Wasaga BeachOntario · Canada · Great LakesCold — wetsuit strongly recommended1°CMarch average
- 25Grand Bend BeachOntario · Canada · Great LakesCold — wetsuit strongly recommended1°CMarch average
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North America in March — frequently asked questions
- Where is the sea coldest in North America in March?
- Stanhope Beach in Canada has the coldest sea in North America in March, averaging about 0.0 °C. Greenwich Beach (0.0 °C) and Singing Sands are the next coolest.
- How many beaches in North America are warm enough to swim in March?
- None of the top 25 ranked beaches in North America reach 22 °C in March, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
- How are these March sea temperatures calculated?
- Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical March rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.
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