01Weather
Vancouver weather in March
Afternoons in March average 10.5 °C (51 °F) and nights cool to 4.6 °C (40 °F). The month brings about 174 mm (6.8 in) of rain spread over roughly 16 days. Compared with February it is 3.1 °C warmer; April is 3.3 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical March | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 14 °C / 57 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 7 °C / 45 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 2 °C / 35 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.9 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 54 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest March day 2016–2025 | 18.8 °C / -1.1 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 March | 06:54 | 17:54 | 11.0 h |
| 15 March | 07:25 | 19:17 | 11.9 h |
| 31 March | 06:51 | 19:41 | 12.8 h |
Daylight grows by about 108 minutes over the month. Times are local (America/Vancouver), including the clock change on the last Sunday of March.
03Crowds
How busy Vancouver is in March
quiet The main sights are quiet in March. What drives it:
- spring break for BC schools
- cherry blossoms begin late March
04Public holidays
Public holidays in March 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Vancouver in March
No major recurring events fall in March.
07Packing
What to pack for Vancouver in March
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
March sees rain easing slightly, with afternoons around 10 °C and about fourteen wet days, cherry blossoms beginning in the final week, and BC schools on spring break in the middle of the month. Days lengthen fast, and the clocks go forward on the second Sunday. Whale-watching season begins in late March with the grey whale migration. Prices stay low until Easter.
The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival opens with the first blooms. The ski season continues at full strength. The Dr Sun Yat-Sen garden and Granville Island are the wet-day circuit. Daylight passes twelve hours at the equinox. For the Cherry Blossom Festival, Easter and the Sun Run, see April.
09Compare
Vancouver month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8 °C | 3 °C | 16 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 7 °C | 3 °C | 16 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| March | 10 °C | 5 °C | 16 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| April | 14 °C | 7 °C | 13 | – | moderate | Good |
| May | 18 °C | 10 °C | 9 | – | busy | Excellent |
| June | 21 °C | 13 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
| July | 24 °C | 15 °C | 4 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 24 °C | 16 °C | 4 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 20 °C | 13 °C | 9 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 14 °C | 8 °C | 13 | – | moderate | Good |
| November | 10 °C | 6 °C | 18 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| December | 7 °C | 3 °C | 17 | – | moderate | Mixed |
Not sure about March? See the best time to visit Vancouver.
10Elsewhere
March in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco in March | 17 °C | 8 |
| Las Vegas in March | 21 °C | 1 |
| Los Angeles in March | 19 °C | 1 |
| Toronto in March | 6 °C | 8 |
| New York City in March | 11 °C | 8 |
| Orlando in March | 27 °C | 3 |
11FAQ
Vancouver in March: your questions
Is March a good time to visit Vancouver?
March is a reasonable month with trade-offs to visit Vancouver. Daytime highs average 10 °C (51 °F), rain falls on about 16 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are quiet.
What is the weather like in Vancouver in March?
Expect cool days around 10 °C (51 °F) and nights near 5 °C (40 °F). One March in ten brings afternoons above 14 °C, and one in ten stays below 7 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in March?
March brings about 174 mm (6.8 in) of rain over roughly 16 days, which is wet by Vancouver standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 54 percent.
What should I wear in Vancouver in March?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Vancouver crowded in March?
The main sights are quiet in March. Main drivers: spring break for BC schools; cherry blossoms begin late March.
What time does it get dark in Vancouver in March?
Around the middle of March the sun sets at about 19:17 and rises at 07:25, giving 11.9 hours of daylight.