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Vernon Weather in March

Vernon in March

The short of it: Vernon in March averages a high of 10 °C (51 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °F), with 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low 0° · rain 27 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Vernon an average March high of 10°, a low of 0° and some 27 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from February to about 10°, with nights near 0°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 10th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

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

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates March 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and May.

Against its neighbours, Vernon runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Coldstream, 8 km to the SE, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Vernon, by the numbers

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

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ColdstreamBritish Columbia8 km SE9°-1°31 mm
LavingtonBritish Columbia13 km ESE8°-2°32 mm
SpallumcheenBritish Columbia15 km NNE9°-1°31 mm
OyamaBritish Columbia18 km SSW9°-1°27 mm
ArmstrongBritish Columbia21 km NNE10°-1°31 mm
LumbyBritish Columbia22 km E9°-2°34 mm
Okanagan CentreBritish Columbia27 km SSW9°-1°26 mm
WinfieldBritish Columbia29 km SSW10°-1°26 mm

The Almanac · Vernon Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from February to about 10°, with nights near 0°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 10th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Vernon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-5°40 mm7 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
February4°-4°22 mm6 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦✦
March10°0°27 mm8 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
April17°4°29 mm8 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
May22°8°42 mm8 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°11°49 mm7 km/h16 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
July30°14°32 mm8 km/h15 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
August29°13°23 mm7 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
September23°9°32 mm6 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October13°3°42 mm7 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
November6°0°50 mm8 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
December1°-4°42 mm7 km/h8 h 3 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vernon in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vernon in March?

Days average 10 °C (51 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from February to about 10°, with nights near 0°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 10th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is March a good time to visit Vernon?

The Almanac gives March 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and May.

How long are the days in Vernon in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 3 min in December to 16 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Vernon in March?

Snow can fall, since nights average -0 °C (31 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Vernon in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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