Prince Rupert weather in March (British Columbia, Canada)

Curious about the March weather in Prince Rupert? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Prince Rupert typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to 1°C.

Prince Rupert in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 251 mm for the month. Typically around 21 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 97 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Prince Rupert. June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Prince Rupert climate page with graphs.

 

Prince Rupert, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 71%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 251 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 77%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 97 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Canada in March

Find out more about the weather in Canada in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Prince Rupert in March?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 7°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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