March · Canada
Best time to visit Montreal in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Montreal in March
Average temperature 0°C, 64 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
4.8/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Montreal scores 4.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 64 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Montréal sets Old Montréal's stone streets below Mount Royal, with Plateau cafés and bagels nearby.
March in Montreal: expect compromises
March averages 0°C (31°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 64 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.8/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? May scores 3.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Montreal in March?
- In March, Montreal averages 0°C, 64 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Montreal?
- March earns a 4.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Montreal in March?
- Expect about 64 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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