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Gentilly Weather in March

Gentilly in March

The short of it: Gentilly in March averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -10 °C (15 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 11 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -10° · rain 66 mm · daylight 11 h 46 min

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

March in Gentilly brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -10°, with about 66 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -10°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 46 min in mid-March, 91 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Gentilly runs about middling and drier than most in March. Bécancour, 14 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Gentilly, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 14 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 46 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BécancourQuebec14 km WSW1°-10°63 mm
Sainte-Anne-de-la-PéradeQuebec21 km NNE1°-10°69 mm
Trois-RivièresQuebec22 km WSW1°-10°76 mm
Saint-NarcisseQuebec24 km NW0°-11°65 mm
Sainte-CatherineQuebec24 km WSW1°-9°72 mm
NicoletQuebec32 km SW1°-9°62 mm
Saint-Léonard-d'AstonQuebec33 km SSW1°-9°61 mm
Saint-Marc-des-CarrièresQuebec36 km NNE1°-11°67 mm

The Almanac · Gentilly 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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Highs rise 6° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -10°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Gentilly by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-17°67 mm13 km/h8 h 58 min✦
February-5°-17°52 mm13 km/h10 h 15 min✦
March1°-10°66 mm13 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April8°-1°88 mm13 km/h13 h 30 min✦
May18°5°90 mm13 km/h14 h 58 min✦✦✦
June23°11°106 mm11 km/h15 h 47 min✦✦✦
July25°14°114 mm10 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦
August25°14°108 mm10 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦
September21°10°90 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°4°116 mm12 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦
November6°-2°86 mm13 km/h9 h 20 min✦
December-1°-9°86 mm12 km/h8 h 36 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gentilly in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gentilly in March?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -10 °C (15 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -10°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Gentilly?

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

How long are the days in Gentilly in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 36 min in December to 15 h 47 min in June.

Does it snow in Gentilly in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Gentilly in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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