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Chilliwack Weather in March

Chilliwack in March

The short of it: Chilliwack in March averages a high of 12 °C (53 °F) and a low of 3 °C (38 °F), with 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 12° · low 3° · rain 163 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

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

March in Chilliwack brings afternoons near 12° and nights around 3°, with about 163 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 12°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 163 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Chilliwack runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Chilliwack-Downtown, 1 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Chilliwack, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 45 mm more rain
Versus April
4° colder
Day–night spread
9°
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
Chilliwack-DowntownBritish Columbia1 km WSW12°3°161 mm
PromontoryBritish Columbia7 km S11°3°159 mm
Vedder CrossingBritish Columbia7 km S11°3°157 mm
AbbotsfordBritish Columbia25 km WSW12°3°155 mm
ClayburnBritish Columbia25 km WSW12°3°155 mm
MissionBritish Columbia26 km W11°3°184 mm
TownlineBritish Columbia32 km WSW11°3°160 mm
AldergroveBritish Columbia40 km WSW11°3°162 mm

The Almanac · Chilliwack 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 12°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 163 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Chilliwack by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°1°242 mm11 km/h8 h 38 min✦
February9°1°118 mm11 km/h10 h 4 min✦
March12°3°163 mm12 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April16°6°118 mm11 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
May20°10°88 mm10 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
June22°12°79 mm10 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦
July25°14°46 mm10 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
August26°14°52 mm9 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
September22°11°74 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October15°7°182 mm9 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦
November10°4°283 mm10 km/h9 h 2 min✦
December6°1°192 mm11 km/h8 h 13 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chilliwack in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chilliwack in March?

Days average 12 °C (53 °F) and nights 3 °C (38 °F), with about 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 12°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 163 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Chilliwack?

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

How long are the days in Chilliwack 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 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Chilliwack in March?

Hardly — March nights average 3 °C (38 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chilliwack in March?

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

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