Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu weather in March (Quebec, Canada)

How is March weather typically in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

March in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 4°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -6°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 160 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu climate page with graphs.

 

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 59% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: Montréal, Canada (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in March

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

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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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