Quebec City weather in March
Quebec City in March averages -3°C (27°F) and 82 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Quebec City, March is the fourth coldest and the second driest.
- Average temp
- -3°C (27°F)
-7–1°C · 19–35°F
- Rainfall
- 82 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
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What is Quebec City like in March?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Quebec City in March?
A light rain jacket
About 82 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -7°C (19°F).
March compared with February and April
March in Quebec City is 5.2°C warmer than February and about as wet as it, which averages -8°C (18°F).
March in Quebec City is 7.4°C cooler than April and 24 mm drier than it, which averages 5°C (40°F).
Daylight in Quebec City in March
On 15 March the sun is up for 11 hours 55 minutes in Quebec City, rising about 06:56 and setting about 18:51 local time.
March ends 1 hour 40 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 56 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Quebec City
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Quebec City
What to read before you book.
Quebec City weather by month
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How March compares with the rest of the year
March is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -10°C / 15°F | 79 mm |
| February | -8°C / 18°F | 87 mm |
| March | -3°C / 27°F | 82 mm |
| April | 5°C / 40°F | 106 mm |
| May | 12°C / 54°F | 89 mm |
| June | 17°C / 63°F | 118 mm |
| July | 20°C / 69°F | 119 mm |
| August | 20°C / 67°F | 103 mm |
| September | 15°C / 59°F | 115 mm |
| October | 8°C / 47°F | 123 mm |
| November | 2°C / 36°F | 96 mm |
| December | -6°C / 22°F | 109 mm |
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FAQs about Quebec City in March
March climate averages for Quebec City, 1991–2020.
Quebec City averages -3°C (27°F) in March, ranging from about -7°C (19°F) at night to 1°C (35°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 82 mm falls across March, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. March averages -3°C (27°F) against 5°C (40°F) in April — 7.4°C cooler.
March is 5.2°C warmer than February, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; March sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what March is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 55 minutes of daylight in mid-March, against 15 hours 51 minutes in June and 8 hours 33 minutes in December.
On 15 March, sunrise is about 06:56 and sunset about 18:51 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 40 minutes longer than it starts.
