Gatineau weather in March (Quebec, Canada)

How is March weather typically in Gatineau? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Gatineau includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 4°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -7°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Gatineau in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 168 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Gatineau. May and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gatineau climate page with graphs.

 

Gatineau, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 56% *  

Sunshine 168 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Ottawa, Canada (6 KM, 3 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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