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Pierrefonds Weather in March

Pierrefonds in March

The short of it: Pierrefonds in March averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -7 °C (19 °F), with 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -7° · rain 64 mm · daylight 11 h 47 min

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

March in Pierrefonds brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -7°, with about 64 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 2°; nights run about -7°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 47 min in mid-March, 88 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 September.

Against its neighbours, Pierrefonds runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Pointe-Claire, 6 km to the ESE, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Pierrefonds, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 47 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Pointe-ClaireQuebec6 km ESE2°-7°67 mm
Pierrefonds-RoxboroQuebec6 km NE2°-7°64 mm
Dollard-Des OrmeauxQuebec7 km NE3°-6°71 mm
Saint-EustacheQuebec12 km N2°-7°70 mm
Vaudreuil-DorionQuebec13 km WSW2°-7°66 mm
ChomedeyQuebec14 km NE2°-7°69 mm
ChâteauguayQuebec14 km SE2°-7°69 mm
CartiervilleQuebec17 km ENE3°-6°69 mm

The Almanac · Pierrefonds 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 5° against February, to near 2°; nights run about -7°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Pierrefonds by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-14°78 mm14 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February-4°-13°60 mm14 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March2°-7°64 mm14 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°1°91 mm14 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
May18°8°91 mm13 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
June23°13°99 mm12 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
July26°16°88 mm11 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
August25°15°96 mm10 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦
September21°11°79 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°5°104 mm13 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-1°86 mm13 km/h9 h 25 min✦
December-1°-8°84 mm14 km/h8 h 44 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pierrefonds in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pierrefonds in March?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -7 °C (19 °F), with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 2°; nights run about -7°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Pierrefonds?

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

How long are the days in Pierrefonds in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 44 min in December to 15 h 39 min in June.

Does it snow in Pierrefonds in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Pierrefonds in March?

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

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