March could be a good time to visit Montreal, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +3°C, and there are typically 6 sunny days in March. However, expect about 10 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 39 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+3°C
Avg. max. temperature
-29°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
35 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Montreal has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Montreal in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Montreal for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +4°C with a maximum of +9°C and a minimum of -12°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +2°C to +4°C.
Is Montreal warm or cold in March?
Montreal is typically cool in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from -3°C to +3°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -11°C to -5°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Montreal:
Climate in Montreal in March
Montreal weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
-3°C
+3°C
+12°C
Min. temperature
-32°C
-29°C
-14°C
Max. temperature
+15°C
+26°C
+30°C
Rainfall
17 mm
35 mm
88 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
69%
66%
62%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
4
6
6
Cloudy days
11
10
9
Rainy days
2
4
12
Snowy days
12
10
4
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from -3°C to +3°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 17 mm to 35 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 69% to 66%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 4 to 6.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Montreal in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Montreal is gradually decreasing during March, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Montreal based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 76 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Montreal wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 113 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 17 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Montreal based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 43 mm, with a 13% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Montreal?
This is the weather in Montreal in March 2023:
1 March
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+2°C
2 March
🌨️
+2°C
3 March
☀️
+1°C
4 March
🌨️
-1°C
5 March
☀️
+4°C
6 March
☀️
+5°C
7 March
🌨️
+3°C
8 March
🌨️
+1°C
9 March
☁️
+1°C
10 March
☀️
0°C
11 March
☀️
+3°C
12 March
☀️
+4°C
13 March
☁️
+3°C
14 March
🌧️
+3°C
15 March
☁️
+7°C
16 March
☁️
+4°C
17 March
☁️
+6°C
18 March
☁️
+6°C
19 March
☀️
+1°C
20 March
☁️
+5°C
21 March
☁️
+5°C
22 March
☀️
+2°C
23 March
☁️
+2°C
24 March
☀️
+5°C
25 March
☀️
+2°C
26 March
🌧️
+5°C
27 March
☀️
+8°C
28 March
☁️
+5°C
29 March
☀️
+9°C
30 March
☀️
+5°C
31 March
☀️
+4°C
In March 2023 Montreal had 15 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +4°C, with an absolute maximum of +9°C and a minimum of -1°C. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Montreal climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Montreal in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+10°C) and the highest in 2021 (+14°C). The driest year was 1985 with only 524 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2843 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Montreal in March:
Is March a good time to visit Montreal?
It’s always a good time to visit Montreal, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Montreal in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Montreal rainy in March?
Montreal is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Montreal in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Montreal in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Montreal, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.