When to go · Galiano Island
Galiano Island in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Sep; Jul–Aug for warmest water and most sailings). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 17
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep; Jul–Aug for warmest water and most sailings). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.
Is another month better than March?
March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Galiano Island's best window: May–Sep; Jul–Aug for warmest water and most sailings.
- JuneGreatInside Galiano Island's best window: May–Sep; Jul–Aug for warmest water and most sailings.
- JulyGreatInside Galiano Island's best window: May–Sep; Jul–Aug for warmest water and most sailings.
- AugustGreatInside Galiano Island's best window: May–Sep; Jul–Aug for warmest water and most sailings.
Weather in March
- Galiano IslandHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 17 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 17 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Low
- Prices · Canada overall
- Low
Canada overall: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Galiano Island, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
May: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Night low
Mar: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 17
May: 12 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Mar: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
May: 0
March: Outside the best window (May–Sep; Jul–Aug for warmest water and most sailings). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.
May: Inside Galiano Island's best window: May–Sep; Jul–Aug for warmest water and most sailings.
Galiano Island: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast