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Quebec City weather in March (Quebec, Canada)

Looking to travel to Quebec City in March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Quebec City typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 2°C, while nights can cool down to about -9°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Quebec City in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 154 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Quebec City. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Quebec City, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 89 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 61%  
SunshineSunshine 154 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 41%  

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 Quebec City 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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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