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Weather in March in Quebec

Considering a trip to Quebec this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Quebec in March?

Quebec is a region in Canada. March in Quebec generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Chibougamau at -3°C to cold in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -6°C in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and -15°C in Chibougamau. In many regions in Canada, March is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Rouyn with an average of 54 mm to high snowfall in Chandler with 107 mm.

Average sunshine

Montréal enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Quebec in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Quebec climate page.

Where to go in Quebec in March

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

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Quebec?

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
-2°C 
-13°C 
128 hours 
72 mm 
12 days 
poor 
4°C 
-6°C 
160 hours 
78 mm 
11 days 
poor 
April   >> April
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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
-4°C 
-15°C 
120 hours 
84 mm 
13 days 
poor 
2°C 
-9°C 
154 hours 
89 mm 
12 days 
poor 
April   >> April
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9°C 
-1°C 
170 hours 
115 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Quebec City

Mont-Tremblant

In March Mont-Tremblant generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Mont-Tremblant
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-5°C 
-16°C 
74 mm 
12 days 
poor 
1°C 
-10°C 
80 mm 
12 days 
poor 
April   >> April
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9°C 
-2°C 
102 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Mont-Tremblant

La Malbaie

In March La Malbaie generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

La Malbaie
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-5°C 
-14°C 
76 mm 
9 days 
poor 
0°C 
-8°C 
87 mm 
9 days 
poor 
April   >> April
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6°C 
-2°C 
117 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in La Malbaie

Magdalen Islands

In March Magdalen Islands generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Magdalen Islands
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-2°C 
-9°C 
105 mm 
12 days 
poor 
0°C 
-5°C 
96 mm 
13 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
3°C 
-1°C 
93 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Magdalen Islands

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Quebec, in Canada.

Is March the best time to visit Quebec?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Montréal, March may not be the ideal time to visit Quebec.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Montréal. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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