Montreal in March
Maple season and slush
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is a below-average month in Montreal.
March is the start of maple season in nearby sugar shacks, with lower prices and fewer visitors, though the weather is unpredictable.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- -5–2°C
- Cold and changeable, with melting snow.
- Crowds
- Low
- Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Maple syrup season and lower prices.
–Slushy, changeable weather.
My tip for March
Book a sugar shack day trip ahead; weather swings from freezing to mild.
- Sugar shacks
- Museums
- Restaurants
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Montreal, 9th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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Months I'd choose over March
Weather
Weather in Montreal in March
In March Montreal averages a high of 2°C (36°F) and a low of -5°C (23°F), with about 80 mm of rain or snow over 14 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around -5°C); the wettest month is July.
- Average high
- 2°C
- 36°F
- Average low
- -5°C
- 23°F
- Precipitation
- 80 mm
- Wet days
- 14
Climate data: Environment and Climate Change Canada. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Montreal in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Montreal?
- March is a below-average month in Montreal. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Montreal overall (9 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Maple syrup season and lower prices. The main downside: Slushy, changeable weather.
- What is the weather like in Montreal in March?
- Average highs are around 2°C and lows around -5°C. Expect about 80 mm of rain or snow over roughly 14 wet days. Cold and changeable, with melting snow. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around -5°C).
- Is Montreal crowded in March?
- Crowds are low. Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead. March is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Montreal in March?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Good-value hotel rates. March is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Montreal?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (March ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is March and the best value is March.
Still going to Montreal in March?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — slushy, changeable weather.
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