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Charlevoix in March
Charlevoix warms up: highs climb to 27°F (-3°C), from 19°F in February, with lows of 13°F (-11°C) and about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 45/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Avg low
- 13°F (-11°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.8 in (70 mm)
- Humidity
- 94%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 45/100 · Fair
What March feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 27°F (-3°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Comfort holds steady from February (45 → 45/100).
- Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends Jun – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 13°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.8 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Charlevoix in March
With highs near 27°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Le Saint-Pub
Brewpub of Microbrasserie Charlevoix serving hearty dishes with house Dominus Vobiscum beers.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 27°F.
Baie-Saint-Paul
Artist village with galleries and cafés along Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 27°F.
Laiterie Charlevoix
Family cheese dairy making Le 1608 and other local cheeses, with a tasting shop.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
Clifftop château hotel above the river with a lounge, golf and the Casino de Charlevoix next door.
Isle-aux-Coudres
Short free ferry ride to a flat island loop for cycling past windmills and river views.
Nearby in March
- Québec City in March~65 mi · highs 31°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Montréal in March~208 mi · highs 35°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Mont-Tremblant in March~220 mi · highs 29°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Maine in March~225 mi · highs 38°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~483 m to Charlevoix's ~319 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Charlevoix in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Charlevoix?
It's middling, scoring 45/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 81. Expect highs of 27°F (-3°C) and 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain or snow. Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends Jun – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Charlevoix in March?
Average highs are 27°F (-3°C) and average lows 13°F (-11°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Charlevoix in March?
Some: about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 43.4 in (1102 mm).
What should I pack for Charlevoix in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 13°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.8 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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