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Duncan Weather in March

Duncan in March

The short of it: Duncan in March averages a high of 12 °C (53 °F) and a low of 2 °C (36 °F), with 120 mm (4.7 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 2° · rain 120 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

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

Thirty years of records give Duncan an average March high of 12°, a low of 2° and some 120 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 12°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 120 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 44 min in mid-March, 99 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, Duncan runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. North Cowichan, 7 km to the N, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Duncan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 20 mm more rain
Versus April
3° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Jan
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 44 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
North CowichanBritish Columbia7 km N10°2°124 mm
SaanichBritish Columbia36 km SE10°4°69 mm
LangfordBritish Columbia40 km SSE10°3°91 mm
NanaimoBritish Columbia46 km NNW11°3°116 mm
VictoriaBritish Columbia46 km SE10°4°64 mm
Victoria-DowntownBritish Columbia47 km SSE10°4°64 mm
TsawwassenBritish Columbia52 km ENE10°4°96 mm
StevestonBritish Columbia54 km NE10°4°114 mm

The Almanac · Duncan 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 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 120 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Duncan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°1°229 mm12 km/h8 h 41 min✦
February9°1°100 mm12 km/h10 h 6 min✦
March12°2°120 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April15°4°68 mm12 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦
May18°8°42 mm12 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°11°34 mm12 km/h16 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°13°17 mm12 km/h15 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
August24°12°28 mm10 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
September21°9°36 mm9 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
October15°6°123 mm10 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦
November10°3°196 mm12 km/h9 h 5 min✦✦
December7°1°183 mm13 km/h8 h 17 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Duncan in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Duncan in March?

Days average 12 °C (53 °F) and nights 2 °C (36 °F), with about 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 12°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 120 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Duncan?

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

How long are the days in Duncan in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 17 min in December to 16 h 8 min in June.

Does it snow in Duncan in March?

Hardly — March nights average 2 °C (36 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Duncan in March?

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

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