Ottawa in march: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Ottawa in march 2025
The weather in Ottawa in march comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout march
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%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Ottawa in march
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Ottawa in march.
The climate of Ottawa in march is very bad
The climate in march in Ottawa is rather dry (with 4.4in of precipitation over 6 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in february it receives an average of 4.5in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh here the month of march. Plan a sweater! The high seasonal norm is 36°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 23°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of march in Ottawa is 29°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Ottawa in march with a maximum record of 74°F in 2012 and a minimum record of -16°F in 2012. You can expect to have about 24 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 77% of time.
In march in Ottawa, the days on average last 11:54. The sun rises at 06:15 and sets at 18:09.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Ottawa in march
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of march.
| March | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -16°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 24 day(s) (77%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 14°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.8in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 442.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.4km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 61% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:15 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:09 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:54 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in march | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last march?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Ottawa in march 2024:
16°F to 40°F
27°F to 38°F
31°F to 40°F
34°F to 50°F
40°F to 54°F
40°F to 43°F
32°F to 47°F
31°F to 43°F
36°F to 41°F
32°F to 38°F
27°F to 38°F
29°F to 45°F
31°F to 43°F
36°F to 49°F
36°F to 43°F
32°F to 43°F
36°F to 41°F
31°F to 38°F
23°F to 32°F
29°F to 38°F
13°F to 23°F
13°F to 23°F
20°F to 32°F
18°F to 32°F
22°F to 41°F
29°F to 47°F
43°F to 50°F
31°F to 47°F
29°F to 45°F
29°F to 45°F
29°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in Canada in march
Cities near Ottawa:
| Kingston in march | very bad weather |
| Orillia in march | very bad weather |
| North Bay in march | very bad weather |
| Toronto in march | very bad weather |
| Quebec City in march | very bad weather |
| Brampton in march | very bad weather |
| Niagara Falls (Ontario) in march | very bad weather |
| Owen Sound in march | very bad weather |
| Greater Sudbury in march | very bad weather |
| Bruce Peninsula in march | very bad weather |
| Timmins in march | very bad weather |
| Sault Ste. Marie in march | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in march.
Ottawa
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Weather data for Ottawa in march:
Weather data for Ottawa for march are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Ottawa. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Ottawa can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Ottawa.