Weather in March 2025

Ottawa weather in March 2025

The weather in Ottawa in March is very cold with temperatures between -6°C and 1°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of March in Ottawa. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.

Let it snow! You can expect Ottawa to be covered in white during the month of March. Be sure to bundle up when you venture outside, or take the opportunity to enjoy hot cocoa by the fire for warmth this month.

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Ottawa in March 2025.

If you’re planning to visit Ottawa in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Ottawa before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
1° / -6°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
8
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
16
Dry Days
Dry Days
8
Rainfall
Rainfall
85
mm
6.3
Sun Hours
6.3
Hrs

Ottawa annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January -7° / -14° 5 5 22 89 mm
Awful
February -5° / -13° 5 3 21 85 mm
Awful
March 1° / -6° 8 8 16 85 mm
Awful
April 9° / 1° 11 13 7 122 mm
Awful
May 18° / 8° 8 23 1 116 mm
Ok
June 22° / 12° 7 23 0 129 mm
Ok
July 25° / 15° 6 25 0 129 mm
Perfect
August 25° / 15° 7 24 0 137 mm
Good
September 21° / 10° 5 25 0 102 mm
Good
October 13° / 5° 9 21 1 134 mm
Bad
November 5° / -2° 7 14 8 80 mm
Awful
December -2° / -8° 7 6 18 101 mm
Awful
Temperatures in Ottawa in March
Rain in Ottawa in March

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Weather in Ottawa in March - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Ottawa in March?
The average temperature in Ottawa in March is -6/1° C.
What is the chance of rain in Ottawa in March?
On average, there are 8 rainy days in Ottawa during March.
Weather wise, is March a good time to visit Ottawa?
The weather in Ottawa in March is awful.
Can it snow in Ottawa in March?
On average, there are 16 snowy days in Ottawa in March.
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