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 »
  In Toronto, Canada, in March, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 28mm (1.1") of snow. With an average sea temperature of 1.9°C (35.4°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Toronto, Canada.
• Montreal - March »
  In Montreal, during March, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 158mm (6.22") of snow. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Montreal?
• Vancouver - March »
  In Vancouver, during March, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of snow. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Vancouver?
• Ottawa - March »
  March 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Ottawa during March, snow falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 170mm (6.69") of snow.
• Calgary - March »
  In Calgary, in March, snow falls for 12.6 days, with typically accumulated 101mm (3.98") of snow. In Calgary in March, during 4.3 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Edmonton - March »
  In Edmonton during March, snow falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 85mm (3.35") of snow. In Edmonton, in March, snow falls for 13.2 days, with typically accumulated 85mm (3.35") of snow.
• Winnipeg - March »
  When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Winnipeg? In Winnipeg, during March, snow falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of snow.
• Quebec city - March »
  March 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Quebec city and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Quebec city?
• Hamilton - March »
  March 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Hamilton and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Hamilton during March, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of snow.
• Kitchener - March »
  March 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Kitchener and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Kitchener during March, snow falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 108mm (4.25") of snow.
• London - March »
  March 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in London and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In London in March, during 9.3 snowfall days, 25mm (0.98") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Victoria - March »
  March 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Victoria, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Victoria?