March weather forecast
Canada

March in Canada marks the transition from winter to spring, bringing gradual warmth and extended daylight hours. However, the weather remains quite variable, with late-season snowfall and early spring rains.

In northern and central regions, including territories like Yukon, temperatures start to rise slightly but can still linger well below -10°C (14°F). These regions continue to see considerable snowfall in March, with the ground often remaining covered in snow.

The southwestern coast experiences a more significant shift towards spring. Cities like Vancouver in British Columbia experience temperatures between 3°C (37.4°F) to 11°C (51.8°F). The increased warmth brings more rainfall, substituting the winter's snowfall, as the dominant form of precipitation.

The Prairies begin to see some relief from the intense cold of the previous months. Cities like Winnipeg and Calgary, which bear some of the country's most severe winter weather, start to witness temperatures between -10°C (14°F) to 1°C (33.8°F). However, the region remains susceptible to occasional cold snaps, causing temperatures to plunge temporarily.

In Atlantic Canada, the weather remains unpredictable, with temperatures oscillating between -5°C (23°F) to 5°C (41°F). March brings a mixed bag of late winter snowstorms and early spring rains, often leading to slushy conditions.

The snowfall begins to taper off in most regions during March, although mountainous areas like Glacier National Park in British Columbia continue to receive significant snowfall. Snow on the ground starts to melt, particularly in the southern regions, leading to the formation of puddles and making waterproof footwear a necessity.

While the weather in March is considerably milder than in February, true spring conditions remain elusive, especially in the northern regions. The increased daylight hours and rising temperatures are promising signs of the approaching warmer season.

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• Toronto - March »
  March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Toronto, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Toronto, Canada, in March, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 28mm (1.1") of snow.
• Montreal - March »
  In Montreal, Canada, in March, during 12.8 snowfall days, 158mm (6.22") of snow is typically accumulated. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Montreal, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT.
• Vancouver - March »
  March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Vancouver, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. In Vancouver during March, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of snow.
• Ottawa - March »
  March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Ottawa, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Ottawa, in March, snow falls for 13.9 days, with typically accumulated 170mm (6.69") of snow.
• Calgary - March »
  March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Calgary and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. In Calgary, Canada, during March, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation.
• Edmonton - March »
  March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Edmonton, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. In Edmonton, in March, during 13.2 snowfall days, 85mm (3.35") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Winnipeg - March »
  In Winnipeg in March, snow falls for 11.7 days, with typically accumulated 70mm (2.76") of snow. In Winnipeg during March, snow falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of snow.
• Quebec city - March »
  When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Quebec city? In Quebec city in March, during 12 rainfall days, 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Hamilton - March »
  March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Hamilton and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. With the onset of March, Hamilton sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from February's freezing cold -1.4°C (29.5°F) to a cold 3.8°C (38.8°F).
• Kitchener - March »
  March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Kitchener, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Kitchener in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation.
• London - March »
  In London, in March, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow. In London, in March, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow.
• Victoria - March »
  In Victoria, during March, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Victoria aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.