If you plan to visit Ottawa in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +37°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 4 snowy days in the month and around 38 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-20°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
28 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ottawa has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Ottawa in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ottawa for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in March is +39°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +59°F during the day and a minimum of -6°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 56% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°F to +52°F.
Is Ottawa warm or cold in March?
Ottawa 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 +9°F to +21°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 Ottawa:
Climate in Ottawa in March
Ottawa weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+27°F
+37°F
+54°F
Min. temperature
-24°F
-20°F
0°F
Max. temperature
+55°F
+81°F
+90°F
Rainfall
11 mm
28 mm
71 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
69%
66%
61%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
3
5
4
Cloudy days
19
19
17
Rainy days
1
3
7
Snowy days
5
4
2
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 11 mm to 28 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 69% to 66%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 3 to 5.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Ottawa in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Ottawa is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Ottawa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 50 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ottawa wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 30% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Ottawa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 19%, for a monthly total of around 38 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Ottawa?
This is the weather in Ottawa in March 2023:
1 March
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+16°F
2 March
🌨️
+29°F
3 March
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+26°F
4 March
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+28°F
5 March
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+32°F
6 March
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+51°F
7 March
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+43°F
8 March
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+32°F
9 March
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+37°F
10 March
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+37°F
11 March
🌨️
+32°F
12 March
🌨️
+29°F
13 March
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+27°F
14 March
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+42°F
15 March
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+38°F
16 March
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+44°F
17 March
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+60°F
18 March
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+50°F
19 March
🌧️
+42°F
20 March
🌧️
+44°F
21 March
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+44°F
22 March
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+42°F
23 March
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+40°F
24 March
🌧️
+47°F
25 March
🌧️
+49°F
26 March
☁️
+46°F
27 March
🌧️
+41°F
28 March
🌨️
+19°F
29 March
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+32°F
30 March
☀️
+38°F
31 March
🌧️
+52°F
In March 2023 Ottawa had 7 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +39°F, with an absolute maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +16°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Ottawa climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Ottawa in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+32°F) and the highest in 2012 (+55°F). The driest year was 1984 with only 8 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 141 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ottawa in March:
Is March a good time to visit Ottawa?
It’s always a good time to visit Ottawa, 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 Ottawa in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Ottawa rainy in March?
Ottawa is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Ottawa in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ottawa 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 Ottawa, 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.