March weather forecastOak Bay, Canada

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Oak Bay, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.1°C (43°F) and 9.1°C (48.4°F).

Temperature

March brings an average high-temperature of a still frosty 9.1°C (48.4°F), showing a slight difference from February's 7.4°C (45.3°F). March introduces a small decrease to a nighttime average of 6.1°C (43°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 20.2 days. Throughout March, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is accumulated. In Oak Bay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.7 days and collects up to 596mm (23.46") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Oak Bay aggregates 7mm (0.28") of snow. In Oak Bay, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.9 days and aggregates up to 87mm (3.43") of snow.

Daylight

In Oak Bay, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:58 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:43 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 is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Oak Bay, Canada, during March are 9.1°C (48.4°F) and 6.1°C (43°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in March in Oak Bay is 78%.

In March, the rain falls for 20.2 days. Throughout March, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

March is the last month it regularly snows in Oak Bay. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Oak Bay aggregates 7mm (0.28") of snow.

In Oak Bay, Canada, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:58 pm PST. On the last day of the month, in Oak Bay, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:43 pm PDT.

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Oak Bay is 6.4h.

In Oak Bay, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Oak Bay, Canada

  • Average high temperature in March: 9.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January, February and December (7.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 6.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.7°C).

Average pressure in March
Oak Bay, Canada

  • Average pressure in March: 1015.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.9mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Oak Bay, Canada

  • Average wind speed in March: 15.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (17.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.9km/h).

Average humidity in March
Oak Bay, Canada

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Oak Bay, Canada

  • Average rainfall in March: 55mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (87mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (11mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Oak Bay, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in March: 20.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Oak Bay, Canada

  • Average snowfall in March: 7mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (45mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Oak Bay, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Oak Bay, Canada

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Oak Bay, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Oak Bay, Canada

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Oak Bay, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in March
Oak Bay, Canada

  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, October, November and December (9km).