Prince Rupert weather in March (British Columbia, Canada)

Will it be warm or cold in Prince Rupert this March? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In March, Prince Rupert usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 7°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 1°C.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 97 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny 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 Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Water Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 251 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 97 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Canada in March

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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