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Vancouver island Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Vancouver island, Canada in March.

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Planning a trip to Vancouver island, Canada this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Vancouver island in March

Vancouver island, Canada 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 (43°F) in Gold River to 11°C (52°F) in Chemainus. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Chemainus and -3°C (27°F) in Gold River.

For a closer look at conditions across Vancouver island, Canada, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Victoria with an average of 113 mm (4.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Zeballos with 332 mm (13 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Victoria receives about 150 hours of sunlight in March, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Vancouver island by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Vancouver island in March

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

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

Temperature range in Vancouver island (March)

Precipitation variation in Vancouver island (March)

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 →

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 →

Tofino

In March Tofino generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
82 hours
128 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
300 mm (12 in)
324 mm (13 in)
233 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tofino →

Sooke

In March Sooke 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
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
95 hours
150 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
156 mm (6.1 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sooke →

Colwood

In March Colwood generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
95 hours
150 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Vancouver island in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Victoria 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Ucluelet 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 318 mm (13 in)
Tofino 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 324 mm (13 in)
Sooke 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)
Colwood 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Langford 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)

Vancouver island weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vancouver island, Canada in March?

Expect poor weather across Vancouver island, Canada in March. The popular destination of Victoria averages 10°C (50°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Vancouver island, Canada in March?

In Victoria, the average daytime high in March is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

Does Vancouver island, Canada get a lot of rain in March?

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in Vancouver island, Canada. Average rainfall in Victoria sits around 113 mm (4.4 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Vancouver island, Canada?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Victoria, March may not be the ideal time to visit Vancouver island, Canada.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Vancouver island.

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