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Ottawa weather in March (Illinois, United States of America)

How is the weather in Ottawa in March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Ottawa typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°C.

Ottawa in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Ottawa. July and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ottawa, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 66 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in March

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America 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 Ottawa in March?

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 in March.

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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