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Cariboo Weather in March

Cariboo in March

The short of it: Cariboo in March averages a high of 10 °C (50 °F) and a low of 4 °C (38 °F), with 212 mm (8.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low 4° · rain 212 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & July

Thirty years of records give Cariboo an average March high of 10°, a low of 4° and some 212 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 10°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 212 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 44 min in mid-March, 100 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Cariboo runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Coquitlam West, 1 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

March in Cariboo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 51 mm more rain
Versus April
3° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Jan
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 44 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Coquitlam WestBritish Columbia1 km NNE10°4°212 mm
New WestminsterBritish Columbia5 km SSW11°4°161 mm
BurnabyBritish Columbia5 km WNW10°4°210 mm
Port MoodyBritish Columbia5 km NE11°3°211 mm
Coquitlam Town CentreBritish Columbia7 km ENE11°3°211 mm
Surrey City CentreBritish Columbia8 km SSE11°4°169 mm
WhalleyBritish Columbia8 km S11°4°169 mm
CoquitlamBritish Columbia8 km ENE11°3°208 mm

The Almanac · Cariboo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 10°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 212 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Cariboo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°2°337 mm12 km/h8 h 37 min✦
February8°2°161 mm11 km/h10 h 4 min✦
March10°4°212 mm12 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April13°6°165 mm11 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦
May17°9°109 mm10 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦
June19°11°95 mm10 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦
July23°13°50 mm10 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
August23°13°69 mm9 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
September19°11°88 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October14°7°230 mm9 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦
November9°4°362 mm11 km/h9 h 2 min✦
December6°2°267 mm12 km/h8 h 13 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cariboo in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cariboo in March?

Days average 10 °C (50 °F) and nights 4 °C (38 °F), with about 212 mm (8.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 10°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 212 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Cariboo?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Cariboo in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 13 min in December to 16 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Cariboo in March?

Hardly — March nights average 4 °C (38 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Cariboo in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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