Fort Nelson weather in March (British Columbia, Canada)

How's the weather trend in Fort Nelson as March approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of March in Fort Nelson typically includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately -1°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -13°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Fort Nelson in March usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days days of snowfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With about 169 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Fort Nelson, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 27 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 51%  

Sunshine 169 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 44%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Visitors traveling to Fort Nelson should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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