The weather in March in Vancouver

It's cool in March in Vancouver with an average temperature of 10°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 8°C to a high of 13°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 7°C.

Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Vancouver. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Vancouver, 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 18°C in 2019, Vancouver reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 11°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Vancouver is 9°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In March, there is an average of 125 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,2 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in March for Vancouver

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Vancouver. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Vancouver New York
Average temperature 10°C 11°C
Max. temperature 13°C 14°C
Min. temperature 4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 125 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 16 days 10 days
Total snowfall 2,2 cm 7 cm
Snowy days 1 day 4 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Vancouver with cold temps, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights around 4°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 12°C, with nights around 6°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Vancouver is around 12°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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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 Vancouver, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Vancouver

Temperature in March in Vancouver over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver

Total precipitation in March in Vancouver over the years

Daily Snowfall in March in Vancouver

Snowfall in March in Vancouver per year

Daily UV index in March in Vancouver

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Vancouver. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.