Penticton weather in March (British Columbia, Canada)

Curious about the climate in Penticton this March? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During March, Penticton usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 6°C. But by evening, they drop to around -3°C.

Precipitation

Penticton in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 148 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Penticton. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Penticton, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 48% *  

Sunshine 148 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 40% *  

Data from: Kelowna, Canada (43 KM, 27 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

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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