Forster Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Forster

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
25.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
19.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
22.2°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
166 mm
Avg Humidity
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76%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+3.1°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Mild mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Forster March Weather Overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Forster, with average highs near 25.1°C and lows around 19.3°C (mean 22.2°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 166 mm of rainfall and 76% relative humidity across the period.

Forster March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Forster. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Forster was 1998 — when the month averaged 24.2°C — while the coldest was 1994 at 20.4°C. Typical March days reach 25.1°C with nights near 19.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp21.8°C→22.8°C+1°C
Max Temp24.8°C→25.6°C+0.8°C
Min Temp18.8°C→20.1°C+1.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

20.0°C–21.3°C10 yr (22%)
21.3°C–22.5°C17 yr (38%)
22.5°C–23.8°C16 yr (36%)
23.8°C–25.0°C2 yr (4%)

Forster March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is a relatively wet time of year in Forster, averaging 166 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2021 with 453 mm, while the driest was 1991 at 29 mm.

Forster March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Forster during March averages 76%. The most humid March was 2017 at 84%, and the least humid was 1991 at 64%.

Forster March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 4.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Forster. The sunniest March was 2008 at 5.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2022 at 4.1.

Forster March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Forster during March is 2.4 m/s. The windiest Marchs were 2005 and 2017 at 2.8 m/s, while the calmest was 2014 at 2 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Forster

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Mild
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How March Ranks in Forster

🔥4th warmest month of the year
🌧️1st wettest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Forster Weather by Month

Forster March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp21.8°C21.9°C22.1°C22.7°C22.6°C+0.8°C
Avg High24.8°C24.9°C25.0°C25.6°C25.2°C+0.4°C
Avg Low18.7°C19.0°C19.2°C19.7°C20.0°C+1.3°C
Avg Rain142 mm137 mm174 mm170 mm233 mm+91 mm

Extreme March Records in Forster

🔥Warmest March37.5°C2002
🧊Coldest March12.7°C1994
🌧️Wettest March453 mm2021
🏜️Driest March29 mm1991
🌬️Windiest March2.8 m/s2005

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Forster have risen by about 1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of 12.7°C (1994) to a record high of 37.5°C (2002).

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Rainfall in March is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 166 mm, with a wettest year of 453 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Forster?

One of the best times to visit Forster

March is one of the best times to visit Forster. Expect days averaging 25.1°C and nights around 19.3°C (mean 22.2°C) — warmer than Forster's yearly average — with higher rainfall (166 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Forster's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Forster Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Forster, with average highs near 25.1°C and lows around 19.3°C (mean 22.2°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 166 mm of rainfall and 76% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 166 mm of rainfall in Forster, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 453 mm (2021), and the driest just 29 mm (1991). Humidity sits around 76% and average wind speed is 2.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.9 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How March has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 1°C. Daytime highs moved from 24.8°C to 25.6°C and overnight lows from 18.8°C to 20.1°C over the same span.
March Weather in Forster, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202526.4°C23.7°C21.0°C31.6°C18.8°C170 mm78%2.7 m/s4.3
202426.3°C23.2°C20.1°C32.3°C17.6°C95 mm74%2.1 m/s4.9
202327.7°C24.1°C20.5°C33.6°C15.1°C82 mm71%2.2 m/s5.1
202224.1°C21.9°C19.8°C28.0°C17.4°C253 mm81%2.6 m/s4.1
2021 🌧️23.3°C21.2°C19.2°C27.1°C17.0°C453 mm82%2.7 m/s4.3
202023.5°C21.3°C19.1°C30.4°C16.2°C347 mm81%2.4 m/s4.5
201927.3°C23.7°C20.1°C33.9°C13.2°C105 mm72%2.3 m/s5
201826.3°C23.3°C20.3°C33.7°C16.7°C258 mm76%2.3 m/s5
201724.4°C22.4°C20.4°C28.1°C16.7°C405 mm84%2.8 m/s4.2
201626.9°C23.5°C20.1°C30.2°C17.5°C37 mm73%2.4 m/s5.5
201526.2°C22.7°C19.1°C33.3°C15.3°C164 mm74%2.2 m/s5.1
201425.3°C22.4°C19.6°C31.9°C17.2°C139 mm78%2 m/s4.9
201323.9°C21.5°C19.1°C27.5°C16.3°C207 mm81%2.3 m/s5.2
201223.6°C21.1°C18.6°C28.7°C14.9°C113 mm80%2.5 m/s4.6
201126.0°C23.1°C20.2°C34.1°C18.2°C152 mm76%2.4 m/s4.6
201026.1°C23.0°C19.9°C30.5°C17.7°C123 mm72%2.5 m/s4.9
200924.4°C21.7°C19.0°C28.4°C16.0°C170 mm79%2.2 m/s5.4
200824.9°C21.6°C18.3°C29.2°C14.4°C57 mm73%2.1 m/s5.7
200726.0°C22.6°C19.2°C31.6°C14.7°C152 mm74%2.4 m/s4.9
200625.8°C22.9°C20.0°C30.3°C16.5°C98 mm75%2.3 m/s4.9
200524.6°C21.5°C18.4°C31.9°C14.7°C166 mm73%2.8 m/s5.2
200425.1°C22.3°C19.6°C33.1°C17.0°C194 mm79%2.2 m/s4.6
200323.8°C21.1°C18.5°C27.7°C15.8°C143 mm76%2.1 m/s5.1
200226.0°C22.7°C19.5°C37.5°C16.7°C117 mm71%2.3 m/s5.1
200124.0°C21.6°C19.3°C26.7°C15.5°C346 mm81%2.5 m/s4.5
200025.5°C22.9°C20.4°C30.3°C18.4°C297 mm83%2.4 m/s4.4
199926.1°C23.1°C20.1°C31.8°C17.6°C145 mm77%2.3 m/s4.5
1998 🔥28.0°C24.2°C20.4°C34.4°C16.9°C56 mm70%2.6 m/s5.2
199725.3°C22.5°C19.6°C30.9°C16.8°C137 mm77%2.2 m/s5.1
199624.4°C21.3°C18.3°C29.4°C16.4°C94 mm74%2.3 m/s5.3
199523.3°C20.7°C18.1°C27.8°C14.3°C286 mm81%2.7 m/s5
1994 ❄️23.1°C20.4°C17.7°C28.1°C12.7°C131 mm75%2.5 m/s4.7
199324.0°C21.1°C18.1°C29.2°C14.7°C137 mm74%2.4 m/s5
199223.9°C21.4°C19.0°C28.0°C17.4°C166 mm80%2.2 m/s4.9
199126.8°C23.0°C19.2°C31.9°C15.0°C29 mm64%2.6 m/s5.6
199023.9°C21.6°C19.3°C31.3°C16.6°C185 mm81%2.4 m/s4.7
198925.2°C22.4°C19.6°C30.7°C16.6°C258 mm79%2.5 m/s4.3
198824.0°C21.1°C18.3°C32.8°C14.6°C157 mm71%2.3 m/s5.1
198724.2°C21.2°C18.2°C29.8°C14.4°C195 mm72%2.5 m/s4.9
198625.8°C22.1°C18.4°C30.8°C15.0°C38 mm71%2.5 m/s5.2
198523.9°C21.2°C18.4°C30.5°C16.2°C87 mm79%2.1 m/s5.1
198423.7°C20.5°C17.3°C30.7°C14.1°C125 mm74%2.2 m/s4.9
198326.2°C22.9°C19.6°C34.0°C17.3°C181 mm75%2.3 m/s—
198224.5°C22.1°C19.7°C27.6°C14.9°C200 mm82%2.4 m/s—
198125.8°C22.4°C19.0°C31.0°C15.8°C39 mm68%2.3 m/s—

Actual recorded March data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Forster March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Forster in March?▼

The average high in March is around 25.1°C with lows near 19.3°C (mean 22.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Forster in March?▼

March averages 166 mm of rainfall in Forster, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 453 mm in 2021.

What was the hottest March on record in Forster?▼

The hottest March reached 37.5°C in 2002. The coldest dipped to 12.7°C in 1994.

Has March in Forster gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 1°C. Daytime highs moved from 24.8°C to 25.6°C and overnight lows from 18.8°C to 20.1°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Forster?▼

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Forster and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 25.1°C daytime highs and 19.3°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Forster?▼

Not quite — March is the 9th coolest month in Forster, averaging 22.2°C.

What should I pack for Forster in March?▼

For March in Forster, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 25.1°C and lows of 19.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Forster humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 76% — quite humid.

How windy is Forster in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 2.4 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 2.8 m/s (2005).

Which March had the most rainfall in Forster?▼

The wettest March on record was 2021 with 453 mm. On average, March sees 166 mm.

Where does this March weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Forster behaves each March, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for March specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.