March weather forecastNanaimo, Canada

March

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

The onset of March in Nanaimo manifests an average high-temperature of a cool 11°C (51.8°F), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 1.7°C (35.1°F) is observed during March nights in Nanaimo, Canada.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 65.5%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout March, 62mm (2.44") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11 snowfall days, and 687mm (27.05") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Nanaimo, Canada, in March, the average water temperature is 7.3°C (45.1°F).
Note: Diving into 7.3°C (45.1°F) is practical below 10°C (50°F), given you're wearing protective swim gear; without it, expect a quick onset of cold shock and a struggle to breathe. Merely touching waters at 13°C (55.4°F) feels ice-cold.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March, 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.
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

The average sunshine in March in Nanaimo is 4.3h.

Updated: Aug 8, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

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

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

In Nanaimo, in March, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 107mm (4.21") of accumulated precipitation.

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

In Nanaimo, the average seawater temperature in March 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.

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

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.

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.

In Nanaimo, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.3h.

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Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

8.5°C

11°C

14.1°C

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

2.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

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).

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%).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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

Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

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 18min

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).