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Vancouver in March: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Vancouver in March is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 4 °C, and the sea is about 8 °C. With about 20 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
14/100 · #9
Warmth
#9
Dryness
#9
Sun
#7
Sea warmth
#9
Published best categories: none
Vancouver · MarchPhoto: Xicotencatl · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 4 °C
- Average low
- -1 °C
- Sea
- 8 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 20 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 90 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 2 | -3 | 17 | 182 | 2.2 | 92 | 0.9 | 7 | 15 |
| March (selected) | 4 | -1 | 20 | 229 | 3.3 | 90 | 0.9 | 8 | 14 |
| April | 8 | 2 | 17 | 147 | 5.0 | 84 | 0.8 | 10 | 22 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: March (14/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | +1 | -2.1 °C | -2.1 °C | -3.1 | -46.9 mm | -1.1 h | +1.9 % | +0.1 m/s | -0.8 °C |
| April | +8 | +3.9 °C | +2.8 °C | -2.6 | -81.3 mm | +1.7 h | -6.3 % | -0.1 m/s | +1.7 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Vancouver in March?
The average daily high is around 4 °C, with an average daily low of about -1 °C.
Can you swim in Vancouver in March?
The sea is about 8 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in March?
The curated estimate is about 20 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 229 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
By the climate score, July and August are the strongest months for Vancouver. March is not among them.