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Vancouver in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Vancouver in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Vancouver in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Vancouver in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +50°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 204 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+66°F
Max.
204 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Vancouver has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Vancouver in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Vancouver for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +52°F with a maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +30°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +55°F.

Is Vancouver warm or cold in March?

Vancouver is typically chill in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +46°F to +50°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +37°F to +39°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Vancouver:

Climate in Vancouver in March

Vancouver weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+46°F+50°F+55°F
Min. temperature
+7°F+21°F+30°F
Max. temperature
+57°F+66°F+75°F
Rainfall
174 mm204 mm156 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
80%78%74%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
333
Cloudy days
121315
Rainy days
121512
Snowy days
100

March often has better weather than February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +46°F to +50°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 174 mm to 204 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 78%. Winds are stronger in comparison to February, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Vancouver in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Vancouver is gradually increasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Vancouver based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 258 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 34 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Vancouver wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 57% chance of precipitation and 301 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 52 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Vancouver based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Vancouver?

This is the weather in Vancouver in March 2023:
1 March
🌧️
+54°F
2 March
🌧️
+54°F
3 March
🌧️
+50°F
4 March
☁️
+50°F
5 March
☀️
+51°F
6 March
☀️
+52°F
7 March
☁️
+50°F
8 March
🌧️
+51°F
9 March
☀️
+51°F
10 March
☁️
+46°F
11 March
🌧️
+44°F
12 March
🌧️
+50°F
13 March
☁️
+52°F
14 March
🌧️
+51°F
15 March
🌧️
+48°F
16 March
☁️
+50°F
17 March
🌧️
+51°F
18 March
🌧️
+49°F
19 March
🌧️
+50°F
20 March
☀️
+51°F
21 March
🌧️
+47°F
22 March
🌧️
+52°F
23 March
🌧️
+53°F
24 March
☀️
+54°F
25 March
☁️
+56°F
26 March
🌧️
+56°F
27 March
☁️
+57°F
28 March
🌧️
+55°F
29 March
☁️
+58°F
30 March
🌧️
+58°F
31 March
☀️
+55°F
In March 2023 Vancouver had 6 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Vancouver climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Vancouver in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2009 (+49°F) and the highest in 1992 (+61°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 36 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 691 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vancouver in March:

Is March a good time to visit Vancouver?

It’s always a good time to visit Vancouver, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Vancouver in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Vancouver rainy in March?

Vancouver is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Vancouver in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Vancouver in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Canada

Check out the weather for other cities in Canada.

Monthly weather in Vancouver

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Vancouver, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.