Oatlands Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Oatlands

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
20.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
8.2°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
14.2°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
50 mm
Avg Humidity
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72%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+3.5°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Oatlands March Weather Overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Oatlands, with average highs near 20.2°C and lows around 8.2°C (mean 14.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 50 mm of rainfall and 72% relative humidity across the period.

Oatlands March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Oatlands. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Oatlands was 2013 — when the month averaged 16.6°C — while the coldest was 1987 at 12°C. Typical March days reach 20.2°C with nights near 8.2°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp14.0°C→14.7°C+0.7°C
Max Temp20.1°C→20.7°C+0.6°C
Min Temp7.8°C→8.7°C+0.9°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

12.0°C–13.3°C9 yr (20%)
13.3°C–14.5°C17 yr (38%)
14.5°C–15.8°C15 yr (33%)
15.8°C–17.0°C4 yr (9%)

Oatlands March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is about average for rainfall in Oatlands, averaging 50 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2003 with 120 mm, while the driest was 1992 at 13 mm.

Oatlands March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Oatlands during March averages 72%. The most humid March was 2020 at 78%, and the least humid was 2024 at 66%.

Oatlands March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 4.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Oatlands. The sunniest March was 2024 at 4.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2003 at 3.8.

Oatlands March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Oatlands during March is 1.7 m/s. The windiest March was 1995 at 2.1 m/s, while the calmest were 2016 and 2017 at 1.4 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Oatlands

🌅
Cold
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How March Ranks in Oatlands

🔥3rd warmest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Oatlands Weather by Month

Oatlands March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp14.0°C13.5°C14.3°C14.8°C14.4°C+0.4°C
Avg High20.2°C19.3°C20.2°C20.8°C20.3°C+0.1°C
Avg Low7.7°C7.6°C8.3°C8.8°C8.6°C+0.9°C
Avg Rain57 mm43 mm47 mm45 mm65 mm+8 mm

Extreme March Records in Oatlands

🔥Warmest March34.9°C2008
🧊Coldest March0.9°C1987
🌧️Wettest March120 mm2003
🏜️Driest March13 mm1992
🌬️Windiest March2.1 m/s1995

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Oatlands have risen by about 0.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of 0.9°C (1987) to a record high of 34.9°C (2008).

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Rainfall in March is about average for rainfall, averaging 50 mm, with a wettest year of 120 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Oatlands?

One of the best times to visit Oatlands

March is one of the best times to visit Oatlands. Expect days averaging 20.2°C and nights around 8.2°C (mean 14.2°C) — warmer than Oatlands's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (50 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Oatlands'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 →

Oatlands Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Oatlands, with average highs near 20.2°C and lows around 8.2°C (mean 14.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 50 mm of rainfall and 72% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 50 mm of rainfall in Oatlands, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 120 mm (2003), and the driest just 13 mm (1992). Humidity sits around 72% and average wind speed is 1.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.4 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 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 20.1°C to 20.7°C and overnight lows from 7.8°C to 8.7°C over the same span.
March Weather in Oatlands, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202523.0°C16.1°C9.1°C31.5°C4.9°C34 mm68%1.6 m/s4.5
202422.1°C15.5°C8.9°C30.7°C5.7°C15 mm66%1.9 m/s4.9
202319.0°C13.5°C8.1°C25.2°C3.8°C78 mm74%1.9 m/s4.3
202220.1°C14.8°C9.5°C25.2°C4.7°C45 mm76%1.6 m/s3.9
202119.2°C13.6°C8.1°C27.2°C4.4°C109 mm75%2 m/s4.4
202018.1°C12.9°C7.7°C23.8°C3.2°C111 mm78%1.6 m/s4
201921.7°C15.3°C9.0°C34.8°C3.5°C25 mm69%1.7 m/s4.3
201820.2°C14.4°C8.7°C27.5°C4.2°C48 mm71%1.8 m/s4.5
201722.9°C16.4°C9.9°C30.7°C3.2°C32 mm71%1.4 m/s4.6
201620.7°C14.7°C8.7°C27.7°C4.2°C33 mm75%1.4 m/s4.2
201519.0°C12.7°C6.5°C23.8°C3.5°C55 mm71%1.8 m/s4.4
201421.4°C15.3°C9.2°C28.9°C6.2°C30 mm70%1.5 m/s4.3
2013 🔥22.9°C16.6°C10.3°C32.1°C5.1°C46 mm69%1.7 m/s4.5
201219.1°C13.7°C8.2°C24.6°C3.3°C41 mm73%1.8 m/s3.9
201118.5°C13.1°C7.7°C27.3°C1.7°C99 mm76%1.9 m/s4.5
201022.0°C15.8°C9.6°C29.1°C3.3°C41 mm71%1.7 m/s4.6
200919.3°C14.1°C8.8°C27.0°C4.8°C56 mm74%1.8 m/s4.1
200821.9°C14.9°C8.0°C34.9°C3.6°C34 mm68%1.6 m/s4.5
200720.4°C14.5°C8.6°C29.8°C3.6°C52 mm72%1.9 m/s4.4
200620.9°C14.6°C8.3°C33.1°C4.1°C34 mm70%1.6 m/s4.6
200519.3°C13.4°C7.5°C30.1°C1.3°C27 mm73%1.6 m/s4.1
200419.3°C13.3°C7.4°C26.9°C3.5°C23 mm74%1.7 m/s4.2
2003 🌧️18.4°C13.4°C8.4°C26.9°C4.2°C120 mm78%1.6 m/s3.8
200220.6°C14.5°C8.4°C27.5°C3.9°C21 mm70%2 m/s4.5
200120.5°C15.1°C9.6°C27.1°C4.7°C75 mm73%1.7 m/s4.1
200021.3°C14.8°C8.3°C33.7°C3.9°C31 mm67%1.8 m/s4.6
199918.7°C13.3°C7.9°C23.4°C2.5°C86 mm78%1.6 m/s4.4
199820.0°C13.8°C7.7°C31.4°C3.5°C17 mm68%2 m/s4.7
199718.3°C12.6°C6.9°C25.3°C3.8°C76 mm73%1.8 m/s4.2
199618.3°C13.1°C7.9°C25.9°C2.6°C54 mm78%1.9 m/s4.3
199518.4°C12.7°C7.0°C28.2°C1.9°C26 mm71%2.1 m/s4.5
199419.9°C13.7°C7.5°C27.4°C2.9°C26 mm70%1.5 m/s4.6
199318.9°C13.5°C8.1°C24.8°C5.1°C45 mm77%1.6 m/s4.1
199220.5°C14.4°C8.3°C29.9°C3.3°C13 mm70%2 m/s4.4
199118.7°C12.6°C6.5°C31.1°C2.2°C59 mm73%1.7 m/s4.4
199021.6°C15.0°C8.4°C29.4°C3.1°C29 mm68%1.6 m/s4.8
198920.8°C14.8°C8.9°C34.6°C3.2°C58 mm72%1.5 m/s4.1
198821.9°C14.9°C7.8°C30.5°C3.7°C26 mm67%1.5 m/s4.7
1987 ❄️18.1°C12.0°C5.8°C29.2°C0.9°C34 mm70%1.8 m/s4.3
198620.6°C14.2°C7.9°C28.9°C5.4°C31 mm72%1.7 m/s4.5
198520.4°C14.3°C8.2°C29.8°C3.3°C73 mm76%1.5 m/s4
198418.9°C13.0°C7.1°C28.1°C3.3°C46 mm71%2 m/s4.2
198320.5°C14.4°C8.4°C29.7°C2.3°C87 mm69%1.7 m/s—
198221.3°C14.5°C7.8°C29.9°C3.0°C73 mm71%1.5 m/s—
198119.5°C13.6°C7.7°C26.3°C3.7°C83 mm72%1.7 m/s—

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

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Oatlands March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Oatlands in March?▼

The average high in March is around 20.2°C with lows near 8.2°C (mean 14.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Oatlands in March?▼

March averages 50 mm of rainfall in Oatlands, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 120 mm in 2003.

What was the hottest March on record in Oatlands?▼

The hottest March reached 34.9°C in 2008. The coldest dipped to 0.9°C in 1987.

Has March in Oatlands 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 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 20.1°C to 20.7°C and overnight lows from 7.8°C to 8.7°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Oatlands?▼

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Oatlands and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 20.2°C daytime highs and 8.2°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Oatlands?▼

Not quite — March is the 10th coolest month in Oatlands, averaging 14.2°C.

What should I pack for Oatlands in March?▼

For March in Oatlands, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 20.2°C and lows of 8.2°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Oatlands humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 72% — moderately humid.

How windy is Oatlands in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 1.7 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 2.1 m/s (1995).

Which March had the most rainfall in Oatlands?▼

The wettest March on record was 2003 with 120 mm. On average, March sees 50 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 Oatlands 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.