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Burnaby Weather in March

March in Burnaby sees daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F) at night. Being part of the rainy season, heavy rainfall is a regular part of the day, so pack accordingly.

Rainfall in Burnaby in March

Burnaby is in the rainy season in March, with rain on around 17 days and an average of 258 mm (10 in). With high rainfall totals spread across the month, individual showers can be very heavy. Waterproof gear is strongly recommended.

Temperature in Burnaby in March

Burnaby in March gets highs of 10°C (50°F) during the day and drops to 3°C (37°F) at night. Temperatures remain on the cold side all day. A proper warm jacket is worth having, not just for evenings. With overnight lows of 3°C (37°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Burnaby in March

The city usually sees around 134 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period (despite it being part of rainy season).

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Burnaby. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Burnaby Temperature in March

Min Temperature
3°C (37°F)
Max Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Chance of Rain
56%
Precipitation
258 mm (10 in)
Rainy days
17 days
Humidity
70% *
Sunshine
134 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
36% *
* Data from: Vancouver, Canada (11 KM, 7 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Burnaby in March

The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in March, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Burnaby in March

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

  • Swimming
    5/10
  • Cycling
    5/10
  • Walking
    5/10
  • Camping
    3/10
  • Outdoor sports
    5/10

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