Canada
Canada in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Canada in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Canada in March?
- Victoria is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 10°C (51°F) in March; Yellowknife is the coolest at -11°C (11°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Canada in March?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Victoria (8°C (47°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
10°
Victoria
Coolest
-11°
Yellowknife
Driest
13 mm
Yellowknife
Warmest sea
8°
Victoria
March in Canada ranges from -11°C (11°F) in Yellowknife to 10°C (51°F) in Victoria — a spread of 22 degrees across the country. On average it is 5 °C (9 °F) warmer than February. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Winnipeg, Victoria, and Osoyoos.
Best places in Canada in March
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28 
Winnipeg
Manitoba · Canada
-1° / -12° 28 mm Mar
25
Victoria
British Columbia · Canada
10° / 4° 61 mm Mar
36
Osoyoos
British Columbia · Canada
12° / 0° 23 mm Mar
35
Penticton
British Columbia · Canada
10° / 0° 23 mm Mar
20
Vancouver
British Columbia · Canada
10° / 4° 158 mm Mar
37
Oliver
British Columbia · Canada
11° / 0° 22 mm Mar
30
Kelowna
British Columbia · Canada
9° / 0° 22 mm Mar
32
Kamloops
British Columbia · Canada
10° / -2° 14 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg | -1° | -12° | 28 mm | — | 28 |
| Victoria | 10° | 4° | 61 mm | 8° | 25 |
| Yellowknife | -11° | -23° | 13 mm | — | 25 |
| Calgary | 4° | -8° | 18 mm | — | 24 |
| Edmonton | 1° | -9° | 17 mm | — | 23 |
| Vancouver | 10° | 4° | 158 mm | 8° | 20 |
| Banff | 3° | -8° | 23 mm | — | 19 |
| Toronto | 4° | -4° | 54 mm | 3° | 17 |
| Windsor | 7° | -2° | 71 mm | 1° | 17 |
| Ottawa | 2° | -8° | 66 mm | — | 16 |
| Montreal | 2° | -8° | 75 mm | — | 16 |
| Québec | 1° | -9° | 94 mm | — | 14 |
| Niagara Falls | 5° | -3° | 63 mm | — | 14 |
| Kingston | 4° | -6° | 66 mm | 1° | 14 |
| Moncton | 3° | -7° | 115 mm | — | 9 |
| St. John's | 2° | -5° | 131 mm | 0° | 1 |
Festivals in Canada in March
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Canada in March?
Average daytime highs range from -11° in Yellowknife to 10° in Victoria.
Can you swim in Canada in March?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Victoria at about 8°.