Weather in Montreal in March
March in Montreal is deep winter. Days are short. The outdoor plan is a window in the middle of the day or not at all.
In Canada, this is how Montreal actually wears March, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, March sits in the middle of Montreal's year.
- Average temp
- -2°C
-7–3°C
- Rainfall
- 72 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.5 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Days in Montreal in March are about getting between indoor places. The cold is the story. Gloves are not a fashion choice.
A clear spell is for a short walk, then back in. Do not plan a long outdoor day as the default. Night falls early and the cold deepens with it.
Rain
March is on the drier side of the year in Montreal. Showers are possible. They do not define the month.
A shell that lives in the bag is enough. This is not June, and it should not be packed as if it were.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Montreal
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Montreal
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Montreal
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FAQs about Montreal
Climate averages for Montreal, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Montreal is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 21°C.
July is the wettest month, with about 105 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
