March weather forecast
Nanaimo, Canada

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Weather in March

The change in weather trends continues into March, with a further decline in the annual precipitation, allowing more opportunities for sunlit days. The lowering of humidity gives a mild respite from the cold winter days and hints at the forthcoming spring warmth. By comparison to February, March presents a little relief from the frost marked by an increase in temperature. As the snow ceases to fall, the city blooms in the soft sunshine. Outdoor activities become more enjoyable during this month.

Temperature

March's arrival in Nanaimo brings an average high-temperature of a fresh 11°C (51.8°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Nanaimo registers a consistent average low-temperature of 1.7°C (35.1°F) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Nanaimo, Canada, is 65.5%.

Rainfall

In Nanaimo, Canada, during March, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 107mm (4.21") of precipitation. In Nanaimo, Canada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.1 days and collects up to 1098mm (43.23") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Nanaimo, Canada. In Nanaimo, in March, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 62mm (2.44") of snow. Throughout the year, in Nanaimo, there are 11 snowfall days, and 687mm (27.05") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Nanaimo, the average seawater temperature in March is 7.3°C (45.1°F).
Note: Dipping in 7.3°C (45.1°F) at temperatures less than 10°C (50°F) without proper gear can lead to pronounced cold shock and breathing difficulties.

Daylight

In Nanaimo, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:59 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:46 pm PDT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from PDT to PST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 4.3h.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Nanaimo in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Nanaimo, is 11°C (51.8°F), while the low-temperature averages to 1.7°C (35.1°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Nanaimo?

In March, the average relative humidity in Nanaimo, Canada, is 65.5%.

How much does it rain in Nanaimo in March?

In March, the rain falls for 17.8 days. Throughout March, 107mm (4.21") of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Nanaimo in March?

In Nanaimo, in March, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 62mm (2.44") of snow.

What is the water temperature in March in Nanaimo?

In March, the average sea temperature in Nanaimo, Canada, is 7.3°C (45.1°F). Swimming in 7.3°C (45.1°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the average length of the day in March in Nanaimo?

In Nanaimo, Canada, the average day length in March is 11h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Nanaimo?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:59 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:46 pm PDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Nanaimo?

On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. DST ends on Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Nanaimo have in March?

In Nanaimo, Canada, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.3h.
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Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJFMarchAMJJASOND
Feb
March
Apr
Average high temperature
8.5°C 47.3°F
11°C 51.8°F
14.1°C 57.4°F
Average low temperature
0°C 32°F
1.7°C 35.1°F
3.9°C 39°F
Average humidity
71.1%
65.5%
59.6%
Average rainfall
115mm 4.53"
107mm 4.21"
67mm 2.64"
Average rainfall days
14.9
17.8
15.6
Average snowfall
109mm 4.29"
62mm 2.44"
2mm 0.08"
Average snowfall days
2.3
1
0
Average sea temperature
7.2°C 45°F
7.3°C 45.1°F
7.6°C 45.7°F
Average daylight
10h 1min
11h 5min
13h 5min
Average sunshine
3h 1min
4h 2min
6h 0min

Average temperature in March
Nanaimo, Canada

Average temperature in March - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average high temperature in March: 11°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 1.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-0.2°C).

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Average humidity in March
Nanaimo, Canada

Average humidity in March - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average humidity in March: 65.5%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83.2%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52.1%).

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Average rainfall in March
Nanaimo, Canada

Average rainfall in March - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average rainfall in March: 106.9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (186.5mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (25.4mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Nanaimo, Canada

Average rainfall days in March - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in March: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Nanaimo, Canada

Average snowfall in March - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average snowfall in March: 62mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (210mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in March
Nanaimo, Canada

Average snowfall days in March - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in March
Nanaimo, Canada

Average sea temperature in March - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average sea temperature in March: 7.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (7.2°C).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Nanaimo, Canada

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Nanaimo, Canada
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

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