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Montréal weather in March (Quebec, Canada)

What can you expect from the weather in Montréal during March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Montréal typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -6°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Montréal in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 160 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Montréal. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Montréal, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 78 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 59%  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 160 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45%  

Where to go in Canada in March

Find out more about the weather in Canada in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in Montréal in March?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 3°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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