Weather in March in British Columbia
Considering a trip to British Columbia this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in British Columbia in March?
British Columbia 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 to cold in Langley at 11°C. At night it cools down to 3°C in Langley and -16°C in Muncho Lake.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Osoyoos with an average of 27 mm to heavy rainfall in Zeballos with 332 mm.Average sunshine
Vancouver enjoys a balanced 134 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at March's conditions in British Columbia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at British Columbia's yearly weather, check out our British Columbia climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in British Columbia?
Vancouver
In March Vancouver generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Whistler
In March Whistler generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Victoria
In March Victoria generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kelowna
In March Kelowna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ucluelet
In March Ucluelet generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in British Columbia, in Canada.
Is March the best time to visit British Columbia?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit British Columbia 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.
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