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Sicamous Weather in March

Sicamous in March

The short of it: Sicamous in March averages a high of 8 °C (46 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low -2° · rain 47 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sicamous an average March high of 8°, a low of -2° and some 47 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 8°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 43 min in mid-March, 106 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

Against its neighbours, Sicamous runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Malakwa, 17 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Sicamous, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MalakwaBritish Columbia17 km NE7°-2°67 mm
AnglemontBritish Columbia19 km NW6°-4°68 mm
CanoeBritish Columbia20 km WSW9°-2°45 mm
Eagle BayBritish Columbia20 km NW8°-2°48 mm
SunnybraeBritish Columbia21 km WSW8°-2°45 mm
White LakeBritish Columbia23 km WNW8°-3°52 mm
GrindrodBritish Columbia24 km SSW9°-2°40 mm
Salmon ArmBritish Columbia25 km SW8°-3°44 mm

The Almanac · Sicamous 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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Highs rise 5° against February, to near 8°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sicamous by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-5°69 mm6 km/h8 h 25 min✦
February3°-5°40 mm5 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦✦
March8°-2°47 mm7 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April14°2°48 mm8 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦
May21°7°62 mm7 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
June23°10°69 mm6 km/h16 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
July27°12°55 mm6 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
August27°12°39 mm6 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
September21°8°52 mm6 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October12°4°68 mm6 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦
November5°0°80 mm6 km/h8 h 51 min✦
December1°-4°70 mm6 km/h7 h 58 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sicamous in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sicamous in March?

Days average 8 °C (46 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 8°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Sicamous?

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

How long are the days in Sicamous in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 58 min in December to 16 h 29 min in June.

Does it snow in Sicamous in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Sicamous in March?

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

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