Month guide · Whistler · Canada
Whistler in March
What March is really like in Whistler: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Whistler. Expect average highs of 7°C (45°F), lows of -3°C (27°F), about 17 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Longer, sunnier days with spring skiing; still plenty of snow in the alpine and spring-break crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 7°C (45°F) / -3°C (27°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Whistler: days average 7°C (45°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about -3°C (27°F). Rain falls on roughly 17 of its 31 days. Compared with February (3°C (37°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:26
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:17
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
Spring (March–May). Sunny spring skiing into April, then a quiet shoulder season in May as the valley greens and the Bike Park opens.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Spring break season on the mountains (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.
Nature · Whistler Valley
Valley Trail
Rent a cruiser bike and ride a lake loop — Alta Lake to Rainbow Park and back is about an hour.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Outdoors
- Kids
Nature · Function Junction
Train Wreck Trail
A short forest walk south of the village leads over a suspension bridge across the Cheakamus River to several boxcars left in the woods after a 1956 derailment.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
Nature · Sea-to-Sky Highway
Brandywine Falls Provincial Park
Stop on the drive between Vancouver and Whistler; the walk takes only about 15 minutes each way.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Views
Historic site · Callaghan Valley
Whistler Olympic Park
In the Callaghan Valley south-west of Whistler, the 2010 Olympic Nordic venue offers groomed cross-country ski trails, snowshoe routes and biathlon experiences in winter, and you can see the ski-jump towers.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- History
- Outdoors
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 7°C, lows near -3°C and 17 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Whistler?
It is one of the best months to visit Whistler. Longer, sunnier days with spring skiing; still plenty of snow in the alpine and spring-break crowds.
+How warm is Whistler in March?
Average highs are around 7°C (45°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Whistler in March?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.