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British Columbia Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in British Columbia, Canada in March.

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Planning a getaway to British Columbia, Canada this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in British Columbia in March

British Columbia, Canada is a region in Canada. In March, British Columbia experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Muncho Lake at -5°C (23°F) to cold in Langley at 11°C (52°F). At night it cools down to 3°C (37°F) in Langley and -16°C (3°F) in Muncho Lake.

For a closer look at conditions across British Columbia, Canada, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Osoyoos with an average of 27 mm (1.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Zeballos with 332 mm (13 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Vancouver typically sees 134 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore British Columbia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in British Columbia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Vancouver)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in British Columbia in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across British Columbia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in British Columbia

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in British Columbia, Canada?

Temperature range in British Columbia (March)

Precipitation variation in British Columbia (March)

Vancouver

In March Vancouver generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
91 hours
134 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
207 mm (8.1 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vancouver →

Whistler

In March Whistler generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
123 hours
162 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
212 mm (8.3 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Whistler →

Victoria

In March Victoria generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
95 hours
150 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Victoria →

Kelowna

In March Kelowna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-3°C (27°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
80 hours
148 hours
191 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kelowna →

Ucluelet

In March Ucluelet generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
97 hours
149 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
290 mm (11 in)
318 mm (13 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ucluelet →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in British Columbia in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vancouver 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 244 mm (9.6 in)
Whistler 3°C (37°F) -5°C (23°F) 248 mm (9.8 in)
Victoria 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Kelowna 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Ucluelet 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 318 mm (13 in)
Golden 1°C (34°F) -9°C (16°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

British Columbia weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in British Columbia, Canada in March?

Expect poor weather across British Columbia, Canada in March. The popular destination of Vancouver averages 10°C (50°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in British Columbia, Canada in March?

In Vancouver, the average daytime high in March is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

Does British Columbia, Canada get a lot of rain in March?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Vancouver records an average of 244 mm (9.6 in) in March, putting it among the wetter months for British Columbia, Canada.

Is March a Good Time to Visit British Columbia, Canada?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit British Columbia, Canada due to the typically poor weather in Vancouver.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Vancouver. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in British Columbia.

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