Orcas Island Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Orcas Island, the United States of America in March.

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Eastsound Deer Harbor Orcas

Planning a trip to Orcas Island, the United States of America this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Orcas Island in March

Orcas Island, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. March in Orcas Island generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Eastsound.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Orcas Island, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Orcas with an average of 68 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Eastsound with 92 mm (3.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Eastsound gets around 151 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Orcas Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Orcas Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Eastsound)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°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 Orcas Island in March

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

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 Orcas Island

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Orcas Island, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Orcas Island (March)

Precipitation variation in Orcas Island (March)

Eastsound

In March Eastsound generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate 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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
96 hours
151 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Eastsound →

Deer Harbor

In March Deer Harbor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
96 hours
151 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Deer Harbor →

Orcas

In March Orcas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
96 hours
151 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Orcas →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Orcas Island in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Eastsound 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Deer Harbor 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Orcas 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

Orcas Island weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Orcas Island, the United States of America in March?

Orcas Island, the United States of America typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Eastsound average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Orcas Island, the United States of America in March?

Eastsound averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

Does Orcas Island, the United States of America get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Orcas Island, the United States of America during March, with Eastsound averaging close to 92 mm (3.6 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Orcas Island, the United States of America?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Eastsound, March may not be the ideal time to visit Orcas Island, the United States of America.

On average, the best time to visit Orcas Island, the United States of America is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Eastsound. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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