Sooke Weather in March
March in Sooke brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 10°C (50°F) and nights around 5°C (41°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 160 mm (6.3 in), so pack an umbrella.
Rainfall in Sooke in March
You can expect rain on roughly 18 days based on historical data, averaging 160 mm (6.3 in) for the month. This is a wet month with frequent and often heavy showers. Both the number of rain days and the total rainfall are high.
Temperature in Sooke in March
Sooke in March gets highs of 10°C (50°F) during the day and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night. Expect a cold feel throughout the day, not just in the mornings and evenings. Warm layers are essential. Nights drop to 5°C (41°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.
Sunshine in Sooke in March
The city usually sees around 150 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Sooke. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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Sooke Temperature in March
Min Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Max Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Chance of Rain
58%
Precipitation
160 mm (6.3 in)
Rainy days
18 days
Humidity
66% *
Sunshine
150 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
41% *
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Sooke typically stay consistent throughout March, with daily highs averaging around 10°C (50°F). Nights are cold, with lows around 4°C (39°F).
Average temperatures in March
Daily Historical Precipitation
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in March
Historical weather for Sooke in March
Browse day-by-day weather records for Sooke spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Sooke historical weather extremes in March
Based on 47 years of weather observations in Sooke between 1979 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.
- The hottest March day on record in Sooke reached 21°C (70°F) (March 29, 2004).
- On March 1, 1989, Sooke saw its coldest March day with temperatures maxing out at 0°C (32°F).
- The coldest night in March in Sooke was on March 31, 1981, with a minimum of -12°C (10°F).
- The heaviest March precipitation occurred on March 8, 1982, when 111 mm (4.4 in) of precipitation fell.
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What to Wear in Sooke in March
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Sooke in March. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.What To Do in Sooke in March
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Canada, check out our Sooke's climate page.
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