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Weather in March in Canada

Are you planning a trip a to Canada in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

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.

To explore the conditions in Canada in more detail, check the map below.

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

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 161 hours of sunlight anticipated in Toronto. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For a more detailed look at Canada's conditions throughout the year, check out our Canada climate page.

Where to go in Canada in March

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Canada on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Canada, check out our Canada's climate page.

Popular destinations

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.

Toronto
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
1°C 
-7°C 
111 hours 
68 mm 
10 days 
poor 
March March
5°C 
-3°C 
161 hours 
70 mm 
10 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
10°C 
2°C 
180 hours 
95 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Toronto

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.

Montréal
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
-2°C 
-13°C 
128 hours 
72 mm 
12 days 
poor 
March March
4°C 
-6°C 
160 hours 
78 mm 
11 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
12°C 
1°C 
179 hours 
110 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Montréal

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.

Quebec City
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
-4°C 
-15°C 
120 hours 
84 mm 
13 days 
poor 
March March
2°C 
-9°C 
154 hours 
89 mm 
12 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
9°C 
-1°C 
170 hours 
115 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Quebec City

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.

Vancouver
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
8°C 
2°C 
91 hours 
207 mm 
17 days 
poor 
March March
10°C 
3°C 
134 hours 
244 mm 
17 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
12°C 
5°C 
185 hours 
172 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Vancouver

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.

Ottawa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
-2°C 
-14°C 
132 hours 
69 mm 
12 days 
poor 
March March
4°C 
-7°C 
168 hours 
76 mm 
11 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
12°C 
1°C 
188 hours 
98 mm 
11 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Ottawa

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?

We have much more information about the climate in Canada.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Canada? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Canada.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.