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Marpole Weather in March

Marpole in March

The short of it: Marpole in March averages a high of 10 °C (50 °F) and a low of 4 °C (39 °F), with 153 mm (6.0 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 10° · low 4° · rain 153 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

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

Thirty years of records give Marpole an average March high of 10°, a low of 4° and some 153 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 10°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 153 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, Marpole runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Sunset, 3 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

March in Marpole, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 38 mm more rain
Versus April
3° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 44 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SunsetBritish Columbia3 km ENE11°4°162 mm
VancouverBritish Columbia4 km N11°4°162 mm
Riley ParkBritish Columbia4 km NE11°4°162 mm
Victoria-FraserviewBritish Columbia5 km E11°4°171 mm
RichmondBritish Columbia5 km S11°4°130 mm
Brighouse-City CentreBritish Columbia5 km S11°4°130 mm
South GranvilleBritish Columbia5 km N10°4°163 mm
FairviewBritish Columbia6 km N10°4°163 mm

The Almanac · Marpole 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 10°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 153 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Marpole by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°2°233 mm12 km/h8 h 38 min✦
February8°3°115 mm11 km/h10 h 4 min✦
March10°4°153 mm12 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April13°6°111 mm12 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦
May17°10°74 mm11 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦
June20°12°64 mm11 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
July23°15°36 mm10 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°15°49 mm10 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
September20°12°67 mm9 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October14°7°162 mm10 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦
November10°4°247 mm12 km/h9 h 2 min✦
December7°2°200 mm12 km/h8 h 13 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Marpole in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Marpole in March?

Days average 10 °C (50 °F) and nights 4 °C (39 °F), with about 153 mm (6.0 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 153 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Marpole?

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

How long are the days in Marpole 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 Marpole in March?

Hardly — March nights average 4 °C (39 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Marpole in March?

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

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