Weather on March 1 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for March 1 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 55 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
March 1st in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold spring weather, with average highs around -1°C and lows near -11°C. Over 55 years of records, the warmest March 1st was in 2018 (3°C average), while the coldest was 1980 (-19°C) — a 39°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 45% of recorded March 1st dates, with snow falling 31% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3.9"). The last decade has been 6.6°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 6.6°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for March 1st in Ottawa? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -2°C (29°F) | -14°C (6°F) | -- |
| 2025 | 0°C (32°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0.58" |
| 2024 | 6°C (42°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0" |
| 2023 | 3°C (37°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 1.1" |
| 2022 | -9°C (16°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0.28" |
| 2021 | 4°C (40°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0.24" |
| 2020 | -3°C (27°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0.22" |
| 2019 | 0°C (32°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0" |
| 2018 | 7°C (44°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0" |
| 2016 | -9°C (16°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 1" |
| 2015 | -3°C (26°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0" |
| 2014 | -3°C (27°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0.28" |
| 2013 | 1°C (33°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0" |
| 2012 | -4°C (25°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0.07" |
| 2011 | -2°C (28°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 2010 | 4°C (40°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | -6°C (22°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 0" |
| 2008 | -2°C (28°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0.38" |
| 2007 | -1°C (30°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0" |
| 2006 | -4°C (25°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0" |
| 2005 | -3°C (26°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0.84" |
| 2004 | 9°C (48°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | 1°C (33°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0.62" |
| 2002 | 1°C (34°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 2001 | -7°C (19°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0" |
| 2000 | 5°C (41°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.31" |
| 1999 | 2°C (35°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0.91" |
| 1998 | 3°C (37°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 0.24" |
| 1997 | 6°C (43°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0.8" |
| 1996 | -3°C (27°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0" |
| 1995 | 1°C (33°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0" |
| 1994 | -3°C (27°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | -- | -14°C (6°F) | 0" |
| 1992 | -7°C (20°F) | -23°C (-10°F) | 0.08" |
| 1991 | 2°C (35°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 1.22" |
| 1990 | 1°C (34°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0" |
| 1989 | -2°C (29°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0" |
| 1988 | -12°C (11°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0" |
| 1987 | -2°C (29°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 1.88" |
| 1986 | 2°C (36°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | 6°C (43°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | -11°C (12°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 0.02" |
| 1983 | 6°C (43°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | -8°C (17°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0.34" |
| 1981 | 3°C (37°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0" |
| 1980 | -16°C (4°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0" |
| 1979 | -1°C (30°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0.16" |
| 1978 | -7°C (19°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0" |
| 1977 | -4°C (25°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 0" |
| 1976 | -6°C (21°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0.05" |
| 1975 | -1°C (31°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0.05" |
| 1974 | 1°C (33°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0" |
| 1973 | -4°C (24°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 1.02" |
| 1972 | -3°C (27°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 1.88" |
| 1971 | 0°C (32°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0" |