Canada in march: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Canada in march 2025
Below, check out the weather forecast for the month of march for most popular cities in Canada. These forecasts are probabilities for the month of march from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in march in Ottawa
very bad weather 442.8cm
Weather at 6am
23°F
Snow showers
23% of time
21%
19%
15%
Weather at 12pm
32°F
Snow showers
29% of time
24%
20%
16%
Weather at 6pm
29°F
Snow showers
34% of time
18%
17%
14%
Weather at 3am
25°F
24%
21%
17%
17%
Where to go in Canada in march?
Where to go in Canada in march: destination map
Where to go in each region in march?
| Alberta (Calgary, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park...) | 25°F to 41°F | 1 à 7 days | very bad weather | |
| Atlantic Canada (Halifax, St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador), Saint John...) | 18°F to 40°F | 5 à 8 days | 31°F to 38°F | very bad weather |
| British Columbia (Vancouver, Whistler, Kamloops...) | 25°F to 49°F | 2 à 17 days | 43°F to 49°F | very bad weather |
| Manitoba (Winnipeg (Manitoba), Churchill, Thompson...) | 11°F to 31°F | 2 à 3 days | very bad weather | |
| North of Canada (Yellowknife, Whitehorse (Yukon), Resolute (Nunavut)...) | -11°F to 25°F | 0 à 2 days | 31°F | very bad weather |
| Ontario (Ottawa, Toronto, Thunder Bay...) | 29°F to 41°F | 3 à 7 days | 36°F | very bad weather |
| Quebec (Quebec City, Montreal, Gaspé (Gaspé Peninsula)...) | 2°F to 36°F | 1 à 8 days | very bad weather | |
| Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, Regina, Lloydminster...) | 27°F to 36°F | 1 à 3 days | very bad weather |
Where should you go in Canada in march when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Canada in march is very bad across the board.
March is not the best month to go to in Canada. The climate in Victoria is bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk being faced with rain very frequently.
It's worse around the cities of Victoria and surrounding areas where the climate is even worse. It is not advisable to go to these areas in march.
Climate in Canada in march
Climate in Ottawa in march
In march, maximum temperature is 36°F and minimum temperature is 23°F (for an average temperature of 29°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in this city in march. Plan to cover you well! With 4.4in over 6 days, you will experience some showers during your trip. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 29°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 36°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 23°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 61% | ||
| Length of day | 11:54 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Calgary in march
In the month of march, maximum temperature is 36°F and minimum temperature is 23°F (for an average temperature of 31°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh there in march. Plan a sweater! With barely 1.3in over 1 days, rainfall is infrequent throughout your journey.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 31°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 36°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 23°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (4%) | ||
| Humidity | 85% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||
| Length of day | 11:53 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Halifax in march
In the month of march, the mean temperature in Halifax is 34°F (maximum temperature is 38°F and minimum temperature is 31°F). The climate is quite cold in that area in the month of march. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 5.9in over 7 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your vacations. But this is moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 34°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 31°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 34°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||
| Length of day | 11:55 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Banff National Park in march
In the month of march, maximum temperature is 25°F and minimum temperature is 9°F (for an average temperature of 18°F). The climate is very cold around this city in this month. Bring warm clothes!. With 3.2in over 5 days, rain may occur throughout your holidays. But this is rather moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 18°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 25°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 9°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 98% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 74% | ||
| Length of day | 11:52 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Jasper National Park in march
In march, maximum temperature is 32°F and minimum temperature is 9°F (for an average temperature of 20°F). The climate is very cold there in the month of march. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes!. With 3.5in over 6 days, rainfall can happen for your journey. But this is rather moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 20°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 32°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 9°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (18%) | ||
| Humidity | 95% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||
| Length of day | 11:52 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Canada in march
| Ottawa in march | very bad weather |
| Calgary in march | very bad weather |
| Halifax in march | very bad weather |
| Banff National Park in march | very bad weather |
| Jasper National Park in march | very bad weather |
| Quebec City in march | very bad weather |
| Thunder Bay in march | very bad weather |
| Toronto in march | very bad weather |
| Vancouver in march | very bad weather |
| Whistler in march | very bad weather |
| Whitehorse (Yukon) in march | very bad weather |
| Winnipeg (Manitoba) in march | very bad weather |
| Yellowknife in march | very bad weather |
| Churchill in march | very bad weather |
| Edmonton in march | very bad weather |
| Kamloops in march | very bad weather |
| Lake Louise in march | very bad weather |
| Lloydminster in march | very bad weather |
| Niagara Falls (Ontario) in march | very bad weather |
| Regina in march | very bad weather |
| Resolute (Nunavut) in march | very bad weather |
Weather data for Canada in march:
Weather data for Canada in march is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Canada. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Canada can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Canada.