Montreal Weather in March
Canada · March climate averages and travel tips
Avg high1°C (33°F)
Avg low-9°C (16°F)
Rainfall71 mm (2.8 in)
RatingPoor 2.1/10
Expect cold days in Montreal in March: the average high is 1°C (33°F) and the average low is -9°C (16°F). March is spring in Canada. The month is moderately rainy, with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain spread over 12 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11.6 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is March a good time to visit Montreal?
March is not the best time to visit Montreal (2.1/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in September.
March weather at a glance
| Average high | 1°C (33°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -9°C (16°F) |
| Daily mean | -4°C (25°F) |
| Rainfall | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 12 |
| Humidity | 86% |
| Cloud cover | 64% |
| Daylight | 11.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 13.3 km/h |
| vs February | 6°C warmer than February, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Montreal in March
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Montreal weather in other months
Jan-7°C / -18°C76 mmPoorFeb-5°C / -16°C66 mmPoorMar1°C / -9°C71 mmPoorApr10°C / -1°C98 mmPoorMay17°C / 7°C82 mmGoodJun22°C / 13°C106 mmGoodJul25°C / 16°C97 mmGoodAug25°C / 15°C102 mmGoodSep21°C / 10°C82 mmExcellentOct13°C / 4°C109 mmFairNov4°C / -3°C72 mmPoorDec-3°C / -12°C98 mmPoor
← FebruaryBest time to visit MontrealApril →
Better weather in March nearby
- Mexico City27°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Los Angeles, California20°C · 53 mm · Excellent
- Phoenix, Arizona25°C · 23 mm · Excellent
- San Diego, California20°C · 39 mm · Excellent
- Las Vegas, Nevada22°C · 13 mm · Excellent
- San Jose28°C · 43 mm · Excellent
Nearby in March
- Ottawa2°C · 61 mm
- Quebec-2°C · 72 mm
- Boston, Massachusetts6°C · 108 mm
- Toronto4°C · 50 mm
- The Bronx, New York8°C · 103 mm
- Manhattan, New York8°C · 103 mm
Where else is good in March? See where to go in March.