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Quebec in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Quebec in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Quebec in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌨️
Snowy
If you plan to visit Quebec in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +34°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 13 snowy days in the month and around 57 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

☀️
+34°F
Avg. max. temperature
-18°F
Min.
+68°F
Max.
40 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Quebec has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Quebec in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Quebec for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +36°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +41°F during the day and a minimum of +7°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +34°F to +37°F.

Is Quebec warm or cold in March?

Quebec is typically chill in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +23°F to +34°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +9°F to +19°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 Quebec:

Climate in Quebec in March

Quebec weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+23°F+34°F+48°F
Min. temperature
-26°F-18°F0°F
Max. temperature
+55°F+68°F+82°F
Rainfall
12 mm40 mm89 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
73%71%69%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
344
Cloudy days
111110
Rainy days
1210
Snowy days
14136

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +23°F to +34°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 12 mm to 40 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 71%. 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 4.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Quebec in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 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 Quebec is gradually decreasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Quebec based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 95 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 30 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 11 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:
Quebec wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 560 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Quebec 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 80 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Quebec?

This is the weather in Quebec in March 2023:
1 March
🌨️
+34°F
2 March
🌨️
+29°F
3 March
☀️
+29°F
4 March
☁️
+27°F
5 March
☁️
+40°F
6 March
☁️
+38°F
7 March
🌨️
+34°F
8 March
☁️
+39°F
9 March
☁️
+37°F
10 March
☀️
+36°F
11 March
☁️
+35°F
12 March
☀️
+41°F
13 March
☁️
+39°F
14 March
☁️
+38°F
15 March
☁️
+37°F
16 March
☁️
+41°F
17 March
☁️
+36°F
18 March
🌫️
+36°F
19 March
🌨️
+31°F
20 March
☁️
+38°F
21 March
☁️
+38°F
22 March
☀️
+32°F
23 March
🌨️
+29°F
24 March
☁️
+37°F
25 March
☁️
+33°F
26 March
🌨️
+35°F
27 March
🌨️
+40°F
28 March
☁️
+38°F
29 March
☁️
+42°F
30 March
☁️
+38°F
31 March
☀️
+38°F
In March 2023 Quebec had 5 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +36°F, with an absolute maximum of +41°F and a minimum of +27°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 29 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+48°F) and the highest in 2010 (+53°F). The driest year was 2001 with only 618 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 44340 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Quebec in March:

Is March a good time to visit Quebec?

It’s always a good time to visit Quebec, 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 Quebec in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Quebec rainy in March?

Quebec is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Quebec in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Quebec 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 Quebec

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Quebec, 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.