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Coldstream Weather in March

Coldstream in March

The short of it: Coldstream in March averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low -1° · rain 31 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & May

Thirty years of records give Coldstream an average March high of 9°, a low of -1° and some 31 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from February to about 9°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 43 min in mid-March, 104 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and May.

Against its neighbours, Coldstream runs about middling and about as wet in March. Lavington, 8 km to the ENE, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Coldstream, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
7° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LavingtonBritish Columbia8 km ENE8°-2°32 mm
VernonBritish Columbia8 km NW10°0°27 mm
OyamaBritish Columbia16 km SW9°-1°27 mm
LumbyBritish Columbia17 km ENE9°-2°34 mm
SpallumcheenBritish Columbia21 km N9°-1°31 mm
Okanagan CentreBritish Columbia26 km SW9°-1°26 mm
ArmstrongBritish Columbia26 km N10°-1°31 mm
WinfieldBritish Columbia26 km SW10°-1°26 mm

The Almanac · Coldstream Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from February to about 9°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Coldstream by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-7°44 mm7 km/h8 h 30 min✦✦
February2°-5°26 mm6 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦
March9°-1°31 mm8 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April15°2°30 mm9 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May21°7°45 mm8 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°9°54 mm8 km/h16 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
July28°12°34 mm8 km/h15 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°11°26 mm7 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
September21°7°36 mm7 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°2°46 mm7 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦
November5°-1°51 mm8 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
December0°-5°46 mm7 km/h8 h 4 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Coldstream in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Coldstream in March?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from February to about 9°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Coldstream?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and May.

How long are the days in Coldstream in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 4 min in December to 16 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Coldstream in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Coldstream in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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