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Montreal Weather in March
Late winter · SnowFor Montreal, March typically brings freezing or near-freezing daytime weather and very cold nights: the 10-year average high is about 3°C (38°F), while the average low is -6°C (22°F). Across the 10-year average, about 12 days record measurable precipitation and the month totals roughly 84 mm of water equivalent, often as snow rather than rain.
Avg high38.2°F 3.4°CAvg low21.7°F -5.7°CRainy days~12.3 daysMonthly rain84.2 mm
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What to wear in Montreal in March
Packing for Montreal in March is easiest with layers: pack a winter coat, warm layers and cold-weather accessories. Water-resistant shoes are also useful when snow or slush is possible.
Travel takeaway: This is a good fit for travelers who enjoy winter scenery and are prepared for colder walking conditions.
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Montreal: 12-month travel weather
Montreal has a long, cold, snowy winter and a warm summer. The seasonal contrast is large, so packing and outdoor comfort vary sharply by month.
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Winter festivals and deep-cold period
📅 January–February
Winter events are a draw, but extreme cold or heavy snow can make outdoor time and transport more difficult.
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Montreal in March · recent 3 years
Compare the most recent complete year with the two years before it. Daily high / low temperatures are shown in °F.
CalendarNo measurable rain🌧️ Rain⛈️ Thunderstorm❄️ SnowHigh / Low · °F
⭐ March 2025 · latest complete year☔ 18 days · 85.8 mm
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2.1°C/-11.5°C
🌧️ 3.4 mm
2
-12.1°C/-21°C
No rain
3
-6.9°C/-21.9°C
No rain
4
1.4°C/-6.7°C
🌧️ 4.9 mm
5
7.1°C/0.3°C
🌧️ 9.3 mm
6
6.4°C/-3.3°C
🌧️ 5.1 mm
7
-1.8°C/-9°C
🌧️ 1.2 mm
8
-4.2°C/-9.5°C
No rain
9
0.6°C/-8.4°C
🌧️ 1 mm
10
2.1°C/-4.6°C
🌧️ 2.1 mm
11
8°C/-2.5°C
🌧️ 2.1 mm
12
-4.2°C/-11.8°C
No rain
13
3.3°C/-12.1°C
No rain
14
5.7°C/-5.5°C
No rain
15
11.7°C/2°C
🌧️ 1.6 mm
16
14.7°C/5.6°C
🌧️ 9.1 mm
17
10.3°C/-2.3°C
No rain
18
7.1°C/-5°C
No rain
19
17.2°C/-2°C
No rain
20
15.3°C/6.8°C
🌧️ 2 mm
21
6°C/-2.4°C
🌧️ 2.4 mm
22
5.1°C/-6.1°C
🌧️ 1.3 mm
23
-3.4°C/-11.1°C
No rain
24
3.3°C/-7.8°C
🌧️ 2.9 mm
25
3.7°C/0.4°C
🌧️ 1.3 mm
26
4.2°C/-1.6°C
No rain
27
6.6°C/-2.9°C
No rain
28
2.5°C/-5.8°C
No rain
29
0.9°C/-6.9°C
🌧️ 5.9 mm
30
3.5°C/-3°C
🌧️ 18.9 mm
31
14.4°C/3.1°C
🌧️ 8.3 mm
March 2024☔ 11 days · 68.6 mm
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
1.8°C/-12.2°C
No rain
2
5.2°C/-3.9°C
🌧️ 2.3 mm
3
7.6°C/-0.1°C
No rain
4
12.5°C/-2.7°C
No rain
5
12.7°C/3°C
No rain
6
4.5°C/1.6°C
🌧️ 7.6 mm
7
8.6°C/-0.7°C
No rain
8
6.8°C/-4.9°C
No rain
9
6.2°C/-1.7°C
🌧️ 5.5 mm
10
2°C/-2.6°C
🌧️ 25.3 mm
11
1.7°C/-3°C
No rain
12
7.9°C/-4.2°C
No rain
13
6.8°C/-5.3°C
🌧️ 1.5 mm
14
11.4°C/-2.4°C
No rain
15
10.8°C/1°C
🌧️ 4.5 mm
16
5.8°C/-1.1°C
No rain
17
7.8°C/1.4°C
🌧️ 6.2 mm
18
4.7°C/-1.1°C
🌧️ 1.9 mm
19
1.6°C/-4.6°C
No rain
20
4.6°C/-2.6°C
🌧️ 2.3 mm
21
-2.4°C/-7.9°C
No rain
22
-2.7°C/-12°C
No rain
23
-4.6°C/-6.9°C
🌧️ 6 mm
24
2.5°C/-8.5°C
No rain
25
7.4°C/-6.8°C
No rain
26
13.8°C/-3.2°C
No rain
27
14.5°C/3.4°C
🌧️ 3.3 mm
28
9.1°C/2.4°C
No rain
29
9.4°C/-1.7°C
No rain
30
6.1°C/-1.9°C
No rain
31
8.9°C/-1.9°C
No rain
March 2023☔ 10 days · 61.1 mm
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
1.2°C/-4.8°C
No rain
2
1.4°C/-2.6°C
🌧️ 5.6 mm
3
-2.5°C/-14.5°C
No rain
4
-2.1°C/-7.3°C
🌧️ 10.1 mm
5
2.9°C/-7.1°C
No rain
6
2.3°C/-5.2°C
No rain
7
-2.8°C/-6.1°C
No rain
8
1.3°C/-5.8°C
No rain
9
3.1°C/-3.4°C
No rain
10
-0.4°C/-6.5°C
No rain
11
2.3°C/-6.8°C
No rain
12
2.4°C/-9.1°C
No rain
13
2.6°C/-6.1°C
🌧️ 2 mm
14
2.9°C/-0.6°C
🌧️ 2.8 mm
15
5.1°C/-1.5°C
No rain
16
2.5°C/-3.3°C
No rain
17
5.4°C/-0.4°C
🌧️ 8.3 mm
18
5.2°C/-2.3°C
No rain
19
-2.6°C/-7.6°C
No rain
20
5.6°C/-6.8°C
No rain
21
5.7°C/-2.5°C
No rain
22
2.5°C/-7.5°C
No rain
23
4°C/-1.6°C
🌧️ 9.2 mm
24
5.1°C/-2.6°C
No rain
25
4.4°C/-5.3°C
🌧️ 9.9 mm
26
5.6°C/1.5°C
🌧️ 3.1 mm
27
7.1°C/-2.9°C
No rain
28
4.5°C/-2.6°C
No rain
29
9.9°C/-5.7°C
🌧️ 2.7 mm
30
-0.2°C/-7.2°C
No rain
31
4.8°C/-5.3°C
🌧️ 5.8 mm
Historical calendars use Open-Meteo reanalysis data. A rainy day is counted when daily precipitation is at least 1 mm. Conditions at a specific hotel, beach or station can differ.
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