Weather on March 5 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for March 5 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 56 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
March 5th in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold spring weather, with average highs around -1°C and lows near -10°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 5th was in 2024 (9°C average), while the coldest was 2015 (-15°C) — a 43°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 39% of recorded March 5th dates, with snow falling 18% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 4.3"). Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for March 5th in Ottawa? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3°C (38°F) | -4°C (24°F) | -- |
| 2025 | 2°C (36°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 1.02" |
| 2024 | 17°C (62°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 0.13" |
| 2023 | 6°C (42°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0" |
| 2022 | -1°C (31°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0" |
| 2021 | -6°C (22°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0" |
| 2020 | 3°C (37°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0.54" |
| 2019 | -8°C (18°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 0.07" |
| 2018 | 1°C (34°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0" |
| 2017 | -6°C (21°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0" |
| 2016 | 1°C (33°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 0" |
| 2015 | -9°C (16°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0.02" |
| 2014 | -7°C (19°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 2013 | 4°C (40°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0" |
| 2012 | -9°C (15°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | 4°C (40°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 3.3" |
| 2010 | 4°C (40°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | -2°C (29°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0" |
| 2008 | -4°C (24°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 2.34" |
| 2007 | -4°C (25°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0.56" |
| 2006 | 0°C (32°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 2005 | 2°C (36°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0" |
| 2004 | 7°C (44°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 2.96" |
| 2003 | -4°C (24°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0.57" |
| 2002 | -3°C (26°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0" |
| 2001 | -3°C (27°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0.15" |
| 2000 | 4°C (40°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0" |
| 1999 | -9°C (16°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0" |
| 1998 | 2°C (36°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0.02" |
| 1997 | -1°C (31°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 1.08" |
| 1996 | -3°C (26°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0" |
| 1995 | -1°C (30°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0.48" |
| 1994 | 3°C (38°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | -3°C (26°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0.28" |
| 1992 | 6°C (42°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 1991 | -1°C (30°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0" |
| 1990 | -9°C (15°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 0" |
| 1989 | -6°C (22°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 1988 | -3°C (26°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0" |
| 1987 | 1°C (33°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0" |
| 1986 | -2°C (28°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | 1°C (34°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0.04" |
| 1984 | -3°C (27°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 1.08" |
| 1983 | 2°C (35°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | 1°C (33°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0" |
| 1981 | 1°C (34°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0" |
| 1980 | 0°C (32°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0.58" |
| 1979 | 6°C (42°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 0.02" |
| 1978 | -7°C (19°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0" |
| 1977 | 4°C (39°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0.15" |
| 1976 | 11°C (51°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0" |
| 1975 | -2°C (29°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0.41" |
| 1974 | 6°C (43°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0" |
| 1973 | 2°C (35°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0.38" |
| 1972 | -3°C (27°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0" |
| 1971 | -1°C (31°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0" |