Port-Cartier Weather in March

What's the weather like in Port-Cartier (Quebec) in March 2024?

The climate in Port-Cartier during March can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

March is in the spring in Port-Cartier and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -13°C (9°F) is normal.

Port-Cartier weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -1.8°C 28.9°F
Nightly temperature -12.7°C 9.2°F
Average temperature -7.2°C 19°F
Daily sunshine 4.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 70 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature -0.1°C 31.9°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average March is the 2nd driest month of the year in Port-Cartier with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Port-Cartier

Port-Cartier average temperature in March

March rainfall

Port-Cartier average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Port-Cartier average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Port-Cartier in March 2024.

Other monthly averages

Best places to visit in March

UV index Best time to go?

Port-Cartier weather stats

Port-Cartier weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.4°C 68.7°F
Driest month: February 60mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: July 8.2hrs
Coldest month: January -9.5°C 14.9°F
Wettest month: September 104mm 4.1ins
Map showing location of Port-Cartier (50.03339, -66.86545) Port-Cartier map pin © Google

Top Canada locations