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Gaspé Weather in March

Gaspé in March

The short of it: Gaspé in March averages a high of -0 °C (31 °F) and a low of -10 °C (13 °F), with 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain and about 11 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -10° · rain 96 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

March in Gaspé brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -10°, with about 96 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 0°, with nights near -10°. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 44 min in mid-March, 99 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Gaspé runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Perce, 41 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

March in Gaspé, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 18 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 44 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PerceQuebec41 km SSE0°-10°77 mm
Grande-RiviereQuebec48 km S0°-10°79 mm
ChandlerQuebec56 km SSW0°-10°86 mm
MurdochvilleQuebec76 km W-4°-13°95 mm
Île-de-LamèqueNew Brunswick110 km S0°-9°84 mm
New CarlisleQuebec111 km SW0°-10°70 mm
BonaventureQuebec115 km SW0°-10°69 mm
LamèqueNew Brunswick116 km S0°-9°85 mm
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The Almanac · Gaspé Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 0°, with nights near -10°. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Gaspé by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-16°87 mm19 km/h8 h 41 min✦
February-5°-15°78 mm18 km/h10 h 5 min✦
March0°-10°96 mm18 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April6°-3°83 mm17 km/h13 h 38 min✦
May13°2°91 mm15 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦
June19°7°84 mm14 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦
July22°12°103 mm13 km/h15 h 47 min✦✦✦
August22°11°88 mm13 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦
September18°7°84 mm15 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October11°2°119 mm17 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦
November4°-3°101 mm18 km/h9 h 5 min✦
December-2°-10°105 mm20 km/h8 h 16 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gaspé in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gaspé in March?

Days average -0 °C (31 °F) and nights -10 °C (13 °F), with about 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 0°, with nights near -10°. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Gaspé?

The Almanac gives March 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Gaspé in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 16 min in December to 16 h 9 min in June.

Does it snow in Gaspé in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Gaspé in March?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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