Month guide · Vancouver · Canada
Vancouver in March
What March is really like in Vancouver: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Showery and mild; cherry trees begin to flower across the city late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 8°C (46°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Vancouver: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 31 days. Compared with February (8°C (46°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:26
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:17
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea
- 8°C (46°F)
Spring (March–May). Cherry blossoms, greening parks and mild temperatures, with frequent showers and snow lingering on higher mountain trails.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- Cherry blossom season begins (usually late March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · North Vancouver
Grouse Mountain
If you hike the Grind, buy a one-way gondola ticket down; the trail is uphill-only and closes in winter.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Views
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
- Nature
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Neighbourhood · Gastown
Gastown and the steam clock
Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood keeps cobbled Water Street, Victorian brick buildings and the steam clock, built in 1977, which whistles on the quarter hour.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Architecture
- After dark
- Food
Garden · Chinatown
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Join a guided tour to understand the symbolism of the rocks, water and plants.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Couples
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Garden · Shaughnessy
VanDusen Botanical Garden
Laid out on a former golf course, this 22-hectare botanical garden has lakes, a hedge maze, a heritage rhododendron walk and plants from six continents.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 4°C and 15 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Vancouver?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Vancouver in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Vancouver?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Showery and mild; cherry trees begin to flower across the city late in the month.
+How warm is Vancouver in March?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in March?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.