Whistler weather in March (British Columbia, Canada)

What is the weather forecast for Whistler in March? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

March in Whistler generally includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -5°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Whistler in March falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 248 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With about 123 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Whistler. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Whistler climate page with graphs.

 

Whistler, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 248 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 123 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 33%  

Where to go in Canada in March

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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