Saint-Jérôme Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Saint-Jérôme

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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-1.0°C
Avg Low
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-10.7°C
Avg Temp
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-5.8°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
72 mm
Avg Humidity
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92%
Avg Wind
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1.9 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-9.9°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Saint-Jérôme March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Saint-Jérôme, with average highs near -1°C and lows around -10.7°C (mean -5.8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 72 mm of rainfall and 92% relative humidity across the period.

Saint-Jérôme March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Saint-Jérôme. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Saint-Jérôme was 2024 — when the month averaged 0°C — while the coldest was 2014 at -11.7°C. Typical March days reach -1°C with nights near -10.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-7.1°C→-3.2°C+3.9°C
Max Temp-2.2°C→1.8°C+4°C
Min Temp-11.9°C→-8.2°C+3.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-12.0°C–-9.0°C5 yr (11%)
-9.0°C–-6.0°C16 yr (36%)
-6.0°C–-3.0°C18 yr (40%)
-3.0°C–0.0°C6 yr (13%)

Saint-Jérôme March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the drier months in Saint-Jérôme, averaging 72 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2011 with 136 mm, while the driest was 1996 at 20 mm.

Saint-Jérôme March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Saint-Jérôme during March averages 92%. The most humid March was 1982 at 96%, and the least humid was 1996 at 74%.

Saint-Jérôme March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 3.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Saint-Jérôme. The sunniest March was 2005 at 4.2 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1995 and 2002 at 3.

Saint-Jérôme March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Saint-Jérôme during March is 1.9 m/s. The windiest March was 2021 at 2.3 m/s, while the calmest was 2003 at 1.6 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Saint-Jérôme

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Freezing
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★☆☆☆☆

How March Ranks in Saint-Jérôme

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Saint-Jérôme Weather by Month

Saint-Jérôme March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-6.9°C-5.8°C-6.2°C-6.1°C-3.4°C+3.5°C
Avg High-1.8°C-0.9°C-1.3°C-1.4°C1.5°C+3.3°C
Avg Low-11.9°C-10.7°C-11.1°C-10.8°C-8.4°C+3.5°C
Avg Rain69 mm66 mm80 mm79 mm61 mm-8 mm

Extreme March Records in Saint-Jérôme

🔥Warmest March21.2°C2012
🧊Coldest March-35.9°C1989
🌧️Wettest March136 mm2011
🏜️Driest March20 mm1996
🌬️Windiest March2.3 m/s2021

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Saint-Jérôme have risen by about 3.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of -35.9°C (1989) to a record high of 21.2°C (2012).

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Rainfall in March is one of the drier months, averaging 72 mm, with a wettest year of 136 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Saint-Jérôme?

A quieter season to visit Saint-Jérôme

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Saint-Jérôme. That said, March — with days averaging -1°C and nights around -10.7°C (mean -5.8°C) and moderate rainfall (72 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Saint-Jérôme's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Saint-Jérôme Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Saint-Jérôme, with average highs near -1°C and lows around -10.7°C (mean -5.8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 72 mm of rainfall and 92% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 72 mm of rainfall in Saint-Jérôme, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 136 mm (2011), and the driest just 20 mm (1996). Humidity sits around 92% and average wind speed is 1.9 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.5 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How March has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 3.9°C. Daytime highs moved from -2.2°C to 1.8°C and overnight lows from -11.9°C to -8.2°C over the same span.
March Weather in Saint-Jérôme, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20252.3°C-3.0°C-8.2°C16.0°C-26.8°C74 mm86%2.1 m/s3.5
2024 🔥4.9°C0.0°C-4.8°C12.4°C-19.1°C49 mm81%2.1 m/s3.5
20230.3°C-4.1°C-8.6°C3.9°C-20.4°C48 mm91%2.1 m/s3.4
2022-0.7°C-5.3°C-9.8°C6.7°C-27.0°C71 mm90%2 m/s3.3
20212.4°C-3.5°C-9.5°C18.0°C-21.6°C59 mm84%2.3 m/s3.9
2020-0.2°C-4.7°C-9.3°C5.3°C-21.4°C65 mm93%2 m/s3.5
2019-2.6°C-7.6°C-12.5°C3.3°C-26.4°C63 mm95%2 m/s3.6
20180.1°C-3.9°C-7.9°C8.0°C-23.7°C53 mm89%2.2 m/s3.5
2017-4.1°C-8.5°C-12.9°C2.6°C-25.6°C102 mm92%2 m/s3.5
2016-1.2°C-5.9°C-10.6°C6.7°C-31.4°C121 mm94%1.8 m/s3.5
2015-3.9°C-9.6°C-15.3°C0.8°C-27.4°C49 mm94%2 m/s4
2014 ❄️-5.5°C-11.7°C-17.9°C0.6°C-29.3°C79 mm94%1.9 m/s3.8
20130.1°C-3.8°C-7.7°C8.7°C-20.5°C57 mm92%1.8 m/s3.4
20123.7°C-0.7°C-5.1°C21.2°C-25.0°C81 mm90%1.7 m/s3.5
2011 🌧️-2.4°C-7.4°C-12.3°C1.5°C-28.5°C136 mm95%1.9 m/s3.7
20102.1°C-2.1°C-6.3°C10.3°C-15.0°C52 mm90%2 m/s3.7
2009-0.9°C-6.2°C-11.6°C10.2°C-26.4°C55 mm92%1.8 m/s3.8
2008-3.4°C-8.8°C-14.3°C0.9°C-25.2°C115 mm95%2.1 m/s3.5
2007-1.4°C-6.7°C-12.1°C9.4°C-32.6°C86 mm91%2.1 m/s3.5
2006-2.3°C-6.1°C-10.0°C9.3°C-25.2°C75 mm94%1.8 m/s3.3
2005-2.5°C-7.2°C-11.9°C10.6°C-25.1°C61 mm94%2 m/s4.2
2004-1.1°C-5.4°C-9.7°C6.9°C-20.3°C80 mm95%1.8 m/s3.5
2003-2.8°C-7.8°C-12.8°C13.5°C-30.5°C87 mm94%1.6 m/s3.2
2002-0.8°C-5.8°C-10.8°C8.9°C-21.7°C108 mm90%2.2 m/s3
2001-2.9°C-7.3°C-11.7°C0.7°C-26.7°C67 mm95%2 m/s3.6
20004.7°C-0.5°C-5.7°C13.9°C-16.5°C62 mm83%2 m/s3.2
1999-1.7°C-6.1°C-10.5°C3.9°C-22.2°C120 mm94%2.1 m/s3.6
1998-0.1°C-4.5°C-9.0°C20.2°C-27.9°C91 mm95%1.8 m/s3.3
1997-3.4°C-8.9°C-14.5°C6.8°C-28.2°C69 mm94%2.1 m/s3.8
19961.2°C-4.1°C-9.4°C12.6°C-16.8°C20 mm74%2.2 m/s3.7
19954.8°C-0.7°C-6.2°C14.7°C-20.8°C34 mm82%1.8 m/s3
1994-0.9°C-5.5°C-10.0°C3.7°C-22.8°C40 mm93%1.7 m/s3.6
1993-2.1°C-7.4°C-12.8°C14.2°C-28.8°C47 mm94%1.9 m/s3.6
1992-4.5°C-9.3°C-14.1°C1.3°C-30.3°C83 mm95%1.7 m/s3.9
1991-1.5°C-5.9°C-10.3°C4.0°C-22.9°C113 mm95%2 m/s3.5
1990-0.9°C-5.6°C-10.3°C9.3°C-28.0°C43 mm91%1.8 m/s3.4
1989-3.8°C-9.5°C-15.2°C10.7°C-35.9°C81 mm94%1.8 m/s3.4
1988-2.2°C-7.9°C-13.5°C14.1°C-25.0°C31 mm92%1.8 m/s3.4
19871.0°C-3.7°C-8.3°C13.9°C-27.5°C67 mm93%1.7 m/s3.1
19860.2°C-5.3°C-10.8°C18.1°C-27.0°C74 mm93%1.9 m/s3.3
1985-3.1°C-8.2°C-13.3°C1.8°C-26.2°C90 mm95%2 m/s3.5
1984-5.7°C-10.9°C-16.0°C0.5°C-31.4°C41 mm95%2.1 m/s3.5
1983-0.3°C-4.7°C-9.1°C5.8°C-22.3°C83 mm92%2 m/s—
1982-3.1°C-7.9°C-12.7°C4.3°C-29.7°C92 mm96%1.9 m/s—
19811.0°C-3.6°C-8.2°C12.5°C-21.5°C61 mm89%1.8 m/s—

Actual recorded March data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Saint-Jérôme March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Saint-Jérôme in March?▼

The average high in March is around -1°C with lows near -10.7°C (mean -5.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Saint-Jérôme in March?▼

March averages 72 mm of rainfall in Saint-Jérôme, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 136 mm in 2011.

What was the hottest March on record in Saint-Jérôme?▼

The hottest March reached 21.2°C in 2012. The coldest dipped to -35.9°C in 1989.

Has March in Saint-Jérôme gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 3.9°C. Daytime highs moved from -2.2°C to 1.8°C and overnight lows from -11.9°C to -8.2°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Saint-Jérôme?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Saint-Jérôme and one of the drier months, so plan for around -1°C daytime highs and -10.7°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Saint-Jérôme?▼

Not quite — March is the 4th coolest month in Saint-Jérôme, averaging -5.8°C.

What should I pack for Saint-Jérôme in March?▼

For March in Saint-Jérôme, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of -1°C and lows of -10.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Saint-Jérôme humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 92% — quite humid.

How windy is Saint-Jérôme in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 1.9 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 2.3 m/s (2021).

Which March had the most rainfall in Saint-Jérôme?▼

The wettest March on record was 2011 with 136 mm. On average, March sees 72 mm.

Where does this March weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Saint-Jérôme behaves each March, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for March specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.