March weather forecast
Vancouver, Canada

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The Coal Harbor, and trees of the Stanley Park, with the city of Vancouver, Canada
The Coal Harbor, and trees of the Stanley Park, with the city of Vancouver, Canada

Weather in March

March hints at the arrival of spring with a mild improvement in temperature in Vancouver. The city sees a hike in rainfall from 113mm (4.45") in February to 146mm (5.75") in March. Despite a rise in rainfall, sunshine hours increase to 5.9 hours, giving inhabitants a taste of the warmer months approaching. Though humidity remains stable, foggy conditions are a common occurrence due to warming temperatures. This weather contrasts with the receding chills of February and anticipates the considerably drier and sunny sets of April.

Temperature

Vancouver experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a chilly 7.6°C (45.7°F) in March, closely aligned with February's 5.5°C (41.9°F). In Vancouver, a slight decrease from the daytime peak is noted during the month of March, with an average low-temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 20.6 days. Throughout March, 146mm (5.75") of precipitation is accumulated. In Vancouver, during the entire year, the rain falls for 192.4 days and collects up to 1325mm (52.17") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Vancouver, in March, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow. Throughout the year, in Vancouver, Canada, there are 10.2 snowfall days, and 192mm (7.56") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Vancouver, in March, the average water temperature is 7.1°C (44.8°F).
Note: Caution: 7.1°C (44.8°F) temperatures below 10°C (50°F) during swimming can result in intense cold shock and quickened breathing.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Vancouver is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March in Vancouver, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:56 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:43 pm PDT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from PDT to PST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 5.9h.

UV index

In Vancouver, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Vancouver?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Vancouver are 7.6°C (45.7°F) and 3.8°C (38.8°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Vancouver?

In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in March in Vancouver?

In Vancouver, Canada, in March, it is raining for 20.6 days, with typically 146mm (5.75") of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Vancouver?

In Vancouver, Canada, during March, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of snow.

What is the sea water temperature in March in Vancouver?

In Vancouver, in March, the average water temperature is 7.1°C (44.8°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

What is the average length of the day in March in Vancouver?

In Vancouver, Canada, the average day length in March is 11h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Vancouver?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:56 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:43 pm PDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Vancouver?

On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Vancouver, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. DST ends on Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Vancouver have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

How high is the UV index in March in Vancouver?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Vancouver is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Vancouver, Canada

Average temperature in March - Vancouver, Canada
  • Average high temperature in March: 7.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (4.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 3.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (1.9°C).

Average pressure in March
Vancouver, Canada

Average pressure in March - Vancouver, Canada
  • Average pressure in March: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Vancouver, Canada

Average wind speed in March - Vancouver, Canada
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Vancouver, Canada

Average humidity in March - Vancouver, Canada
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Vancouver, Canada

Average rainfall in March - Vancouver, Canada
  • Average rainfall in March: 146mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (209mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (24mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Vancouver, Canada

Average rainfall days in March - Vancouver, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in March: 20.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Vancouver, Canada

Average snowfall in March - Vancouver, Canada
  • Average snowfall in March: 25mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (67mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Vancouver, Canada

Average snowfall days in March - Vancouver, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Vancouver, Canada

Average sea temperature in March - Vancouver, Canada
  • Average sea temperature in March: 7.1°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (6.8°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Vancouver, Canada

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Vancouver, Canada
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Vancouver, Canada

Average sunshine days in March - Vancouver, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (8.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Vancouver, Canada

Average UV index in March - Vancouver, Canada
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Vancouver, Canada

Average cloud cover in March - Vancouver, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Vancouver, Canada

Average visibility in March - Vancouver, Canada
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (9km).

Vancouver, Canada

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