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Montreal in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Montreal in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Montreal, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Montreal in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Montreal in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +37°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 4 snowy days in the month and around 39 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-20°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
34 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
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 +37°F with a maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +1°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 55% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°F to +50°F.

Is Montreal warm or cold in March?

Montreal is typically chill in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°F to +37°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +12°F to +23°F.

Pack a jumper 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.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+27°F+37°F+54°F
Min. temperature
-26°F-20°F+7°F
Max. temperature
+59°F+79°F+86°F
Rainfall
17 mm34 mm86 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
69%66%61%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
576
Cloudy days
171715
Rainy days
137
Snowy days
542

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +27°F to +37°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 17 mm to 34 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 5 to 7.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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 8 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 increasing during March, going from 4 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 120 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 34 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
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 26% chance of precipitation and 104 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% 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
Typically, there is a 23% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 40 mm.

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
🌨️
+18°F
2 March
🌨️
+26°F
3 March
🌨️
+24°F
4 March
☀️
+26°F
5 March
☀️
+32°F
6 March
☁️
+51°F
7 March
☁️
+48°F
8 March
☀️
+33°F
9 March
☀️
+37°F
10 March
☀️
+36°F
11 March
🌨️
+34°F
12 March
🌨️
+32°F
13 March
☀️
+25°F
14 March
🌨️
+40°F
15 March
☀️
+40°F
16 March
☀️
+44°F
17 March
☁️
+60°F
18 March
☁️
+51°F
19 March
🌧️
+43°F
20 March
🌧️
+41°F
21 March
☀️
+43°F
22 March
☀️
+41°F
23 March
☀️
+39°F
24 March
☁️
+44°F
25 March
☁️
+45°F
26 March
☁️
+45°F
27 March
☁️
+42°F
28 March
🌨️
+24°F
29 March
☁️
+31°F
30 March
☀️
+38°F
31 March
🌧️
+50°F
In March 2023 Montreal had 12 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +37°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +18°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Montreal climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Montreal in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2014 (+31°F) and the highest in 2012 (+49°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 214 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.

Other cities in Canada

Check out the weather for other cities in Canada.

Monthly weather in Montreal

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.