Weather in March in Canada
Planning a getaway to Canada this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Canada in March?
In March, Canada experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Alert at -27°C and cold in Langley at 11°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Langley and -33°C in Alert. In numerous regions in Canada, March is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Alert with an average of 11 mm to heavy snowfall in Zeballos with 332 mm.Average sunshine
The city Toronto usually sees around 161 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a closer look at March's conditions in Canada, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Canada's yearly weather, check out our Canada climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Canada?
Toronto
In March Toronto generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Montréal
In March Montréal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Quebec City
In March Quebec City generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vancouver
In March Vancouver generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ottawa
In March Ottawa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canada.
Is March the best time to visit Canada?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Canada with often poor weather in Toronto.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Toronto. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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