When to go · Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (warmest, driest, longest days)). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 20
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (warmest, driest, longest days)). 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:
- JuneGreatInside Prince Rupert's best window: Jun–Aug (warmest, driest, longest days).
- JulyGreatInside Prince Rupert's best window: Jun–Aug (warmest, driest, longest days).
- AugustGreatInside Prince Rupert's best window: Jun–Aug (warmest, driest, longest days).
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (warmest, driest, longest days)). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.
Weather in March
- Prince RupertHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 20 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 20 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 Prince Rupert, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jun: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Mar: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Jun: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 20
Jun: 16 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Mar: Low
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Jun: 1
March: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (warmest, driest, longest days)). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.
June: Inside Prince Rupert's best window: Jun–Aug (warmest, driest, longest days).
Prince Rupert: 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