Fort Nelson Weather in March

What's the weather like in Fort Nelson (British Columbia) in March 2024?

The climate in Fort Nelson during March can be summarized as cold and dry.

March is in the spring in Fort Nelson and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -15°C (5°F) is normal.

Fort Nelson weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -2°C 28.5°F
Nightly temperature -15.1°C 4.9°F
Average temperature -8.5°C 16.7°F
Daily sunshine 5.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 19 mm 0.7 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 3.5°C 38.2°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 7.2kph 5 mph

On average March is the 2nd driest month of the year in Fort Nelson with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Fort Nelson

Fort Nelson average temperature in March

March rainfall

Fort Nelson average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Fort Nelson average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Fort Nelson in March 2024.

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Fort Nelson weather stats

Fort Nelson weather statistics
Hottest month: July 22.6°C 72.7°F
Driest month: February 17mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: June 10.9hrs
Coldest month: January -16.8°C 1.8°F
Wettest month: July 82mm 3.2ins
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