Early spring · Weather & things to do
Victoria in March
Victoria edges warmer than February, with highs of 49°F (9°C), lows of 41°F (5°C) and about 4.2 in (106 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 50/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 41°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 4.2 in (106 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 50/100 · Fair
What March feels like
Cool days top out near 49°F (9°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights cool to an average low of 41°F (5°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.2 in (106 mm).
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 79%.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Comfort holds steady from February (48 → 50/100).
- Our Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria route recommends Jun – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Victoria in March
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Royal BC Museum
Provincial museum of natural and human history, including First Peoples galleries.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 49°F.
Red Fish Blue Fish
Takeout fish-and-chip shack built from a shipping container on the harbour pier.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 49°F.
Inner Harbour
Harbour framed by the Parliament Buildings and the Fairmont Empress, busy with floatplanes and buskers.
Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
Canada's oldest brewpub, opened in 1984, with harbour views and house ales.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Butchart Gardens
Century-old gardens in a former quarry, with the Sunken Garden and summer fireworks.
Nearby in March
- San Juan Island in March~18 mi · highs 49°F, 4.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Olympic NP in March~45 mi · highs 34°F, 8.8 in rain or snow · 8°C (15°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Vancouver in March~60 mi · highs 46°F, 10.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Bainbridge Island in March~68 mi · highs 52°F, 5.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Victoria in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Victoria?
It's middling, scoring 50/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 95. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 4.2 in (106 mm) of rain. Our Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria route recommends Jun – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Victoria in March?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 41°F (5°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Victoria in March?
Some: about 4.2 in (106 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 39.0 in (991 mm).
What should I pack for Victoria in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Victoria in March?
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