Vancouver in March
Good time to visit
March brings the first taste of Vancouver's famous spring beauty. Cherry blossoms start their show, but you'll still need that rain jacket most days.
Weather
March marks the transition to spring with temperatures climbing into double digits. Rain remains frequent - about 14 days - but you'll start seeing longer breaks between showers. The cherry blossom season begins, bringing crowds to neighborhoods like Kitsilano.
11°C high4°C low14 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$140/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival begins
- •St. Patrick's Day celebrations
March Tips
- •Early cherry blossoms bloom at VanDusen Botanical Garden - check their bloom map
- •Daylight extends noticeably, making evening walks more pleasant
- •Hotel rates start climbing as spring approaches
All Months
Summer brings Vancouver's magic — July and August see temperatures hit 75°F with minimal rain and 16-hour days. But everyone knows this, so hotel prices double and hiking trails get crowded. May and September offer the sweet spot: decent weather, lower prices, and fewer tour groups clogging up Granville Island. Spring means cherry blossoms in Queen Elizabeth Park and VanDusen Botanical Garden, though you'll need rain gear through April. Fall delivers crisp mountain views and harvest season in nearby wine country, but rain returns by October. Winter skiing at Cypress and Grouse Mountains sits 30 minutes from downtown, though the city itself turns gray and soggy. December through February sees constant drizzle and 8-hour days — locals call it the price of paradise. The shoulder seasons reward patient travelers with $200 hotel rooms instead of $400 ones.
Vancouver Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
7/10
Families
9/10
Adventure
8/10
Budget
5/10
Luxury
8/10
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