CanadaThe weather in March in British Columbia
It's cool in March in British Columbia with an average temperature of 10°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 8°C to a high of 12°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 7°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for British Columbia, Canada. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 20°C in 2019, British Columbia reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 2°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 11°C.
Rainfall amount
In March, there is an average of 76 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in March for British Columbia
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in British Columbia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
| British Columbia | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 10°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 12°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | 3°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 76 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 10 days | 10 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in British Columbia with cold temps, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights around 4°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 11°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in British Columbia is around 12°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in British Columbia, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in British Columbia
Temperature in March in British Columbia over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in British Columbia, Canada. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in March in British Columbia
Total precipitation in March in British Columbia over the years
Daily UV index in March in British Columbia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in British Columbia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in British Columbia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for British Columbia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.