Nanaimo weather in March (British Columbia, Canada)

Is Nanaimo a good destination in March, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During March, Nanaimo usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Nanaimo in March usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 180 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 134 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 Nanaimo. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nanaimo, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 180 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 134 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 36% *  

* Data from: Vancouver, Canada (60 KM, 37 Miles).

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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