Montreal weather in March
March in Montreal: freezing, rainy, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Montreal · #579 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 48/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Montreal climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 2°C / 36°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -7°C / 20°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Rainfall | 82 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -7°C / 20°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 17.2 cm / 6.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Montreal in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Montreal?
- March in Montreal: freezing, rainy, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Montreal on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
- What is the weather like in Montreal in March?
- In March, Montreal averages a daily high of 2.1°C and a low of -6.7°C, with about 81.7 mm of rain over roughly 12.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Montreal in March?
- Montreal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in March.
- Does it snow in Montreal in March?
- Montreal sees roughly 17.2 cm of snowfall in March.