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Coquitlam Weather in March

Coquitlam in March

The short of it: Coquitlam in March averages a high of 11 °C (52 °F) and a low of 3 °C (38 °F), with 208 mm (8.2 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 11° · low 3° · rain 208 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

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

March in Coquitlam brings afternoons near 11° and nights around 3°, with about 208 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 11°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 208 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 44 min in mid-March, 101 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, Coquitlam runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Coquitlam Town Centre, 1 km to the SW, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Coquitlam, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 59 mm more rain
Versus April
3° colder
Day–night spread
8°
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 Town CentreBritish Columbia1 km SW11°3°211 mm
Port CoquitlamBritish Columbia2 km SSE11°3°208 mm
Port MoodyBritish Columbia3 km W11°3°211 mm
Coquitlam WestBritish Columbia8 km WSW10°4°212 mm
CaribooBritish Columbia8 km WSW10°4°212 mm
Fraser HeightsBritish Columbia9 km S11°3°176 mm
GuildfordBritish Columbia10 km S11°3°175 mm
Surrey City CentreBritish Columbia12 km SSW11°4°169 mm

The Almanac · Coquitlam Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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March
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Much like February: highs about 11°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 208 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Coquitlam by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°1°334 mm11 km/h8 h 37 min✦
February9°2°149 mm10 km/h10 h 4 min✦
March11°3°208 mm12 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April15°6°160 mm11 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦
May19°9°115 mm10 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦
June21°12°93 mm10 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦
July24°14°51 mm10 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
August25°14°66 mm9 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
September21°11°94 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October14°7°226 mm9 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦
November10°4°343 mm11 km/h9 h 1 min✦
December6°1°256 mm12 km/h8 h 12 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Coquitlam in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Coquitlam in March?

Days average 11 °C (52 °F) and nights 3 °C (38 °F), with about 208 mm (8.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 11°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 208 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Coquitlam?

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

How long are the days in Coquitlam in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 12 min in December to 16 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Coquitlam in March?

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

What should I pack for Coquitlam in March?

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

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