Weather in March in Vancouver island
Considering a trip to Vancouver island 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 Vancouver island in March?
Vancouver island is a region in Canada. March in Vancouver island generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C in Gold River to 11°C in Chemainus. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Chemainus and -3°C in Gold River.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Victoria with an average of 113 mm to heavy rainfall in Zeballos with 332 mm.Average sunshine
Victoria enjoys a balanced 150 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Vancouver island in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Vancouver island climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Vancouver island?
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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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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Tofino
In March Tofino generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sooke
In March Sooke 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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Colwood
In March Colwood generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high 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 Vancouver island, in Canada.
Is March the best time to visit Vancouver island?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Victoria, March may not be the ideal time to visit Vancouver island.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Victoria. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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