When to go · Princeton
Princeton in March
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (snow and ice on Highway 3 are possible; many seasonal businesses close).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (snow and ice on Highway 3 are possible; many seasonal businesses close).
Is another month better than March?
March is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Princeton's best window: May–Sep; late Jul–early Aug for the warmest river water.
- JuneGreatInside Princeton's best window: May–Sep; late Jul–early Aug for the warmest river water.
- JulyGreatInside Princeton's best window: May–Sep; late Jul–early Aug for the warmest river water.
- AugustGreatInside Princeton's best window: May–Sep; late Jul–early Aug for the warmest river water.
Weather in March
- PrincetonHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Low
- Prices · Canada overall
- Low
Canada overall: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Princeton, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Mar: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 7 (better)
May: 8
Crowds
Mar: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Mar: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
May: 0
March: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (snow and ice on Highway 3 are possible; many seasonal businesses close).
May: Inside Princeton's best window: May–Sep; late Jul–early Aug for the warmest river water.
Princeton: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings