Steinbach Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Steinbach

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
1.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
-9.8°C
Avg Temp
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-4.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
26 mm
Avg Humidity
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81%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-8°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Steinbach March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Steinbach, with average highs near 1°C and lows around -9.8°C (mean -4.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 26 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

Steinbach March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Steinbach. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Steinbach was 2012 — when the month averaged 3.7°C — while the coldest was 2014 at -10.8°C. Typical March days reach 1°C with nights near -9.8°C. The long-term March temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-4.5°C→-4.2°C+0.3°C
Max Temp0.8°C→1.6°C+0.8°C
Min Temp-9.8°C→-9.9°C-0.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp0°C/decade →

Distribution of Avg Temp

-11.0°C–-7.2°C10 yr (22%)
-7.2°C–-3.5°C18 yr (40%)
-3.5°C–0.3°C13 yr (29%)
0.3°C–4.0°C4 yr (9%)

Steinbach March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the drier months in Steinbach, averaging 26 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2004 with 87 mm, while the driest was 2021 at 8 mm.

Steinbach March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Steinbach during March averages 81%. The most humid March was 1997 at 95%, and the least humid was 2021 at 66%.

Steinbach March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 3.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Steinbach. The sunniest March was 2023 at 4.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1988, 1993 and 2012 at 3.4.

Steinbach March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Steinbach during March is 3.7 m/s. The windiest Marchs were 1982 and 2017 at 4.4 m/s, while the calmest were 2005 and 2006 at 3 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Steinbach

🌅
Freezing
Morning
🌞
Freezing
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How March Ranks in Steinbach

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Steinbach Weather by Month

Steinbach March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-5.0°C-4.1°C-5.2°C-3.8°C-4.0°C+1°C
Avg High0.2°C1.1°C0.3°C1.8°C1.8°C+1.6°C
Avg Low-10.1°C-9.2°C-10.6°C-9.4°C-9.8°C+0.3°C
Avg Rain30 mm23 mm37 mm22 mm15 mm-15 mm

Extreme March Records in Steinbach

🔥Warmest March26.1°C2012
🧊Coldest March-39.2°C2014
🌧️Wettest March87 mm2004
🏜️Driest March8 mm2021
🌬️Windiest March4.4 m/s1982

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Steinbach have risen by about 0.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of -39.2°C (2014) to a record high of 26.1°C (2012).

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Rainfall in March is one of the drier months, averaging 26 mm, with a wettest year of 87 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.2°C per decade while lows rose 0°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Steinbach?

A quieter season to visit Steinbach

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Steinbach. That said, March — with days averaging 1°C and nights around -9.8°C (mean -4.4°C) and low rainfall (26 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Steinbach'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 →

Steinbach Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Steinbach, with average highs near 1°C and lows around -9.8°C (mean -4.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 26 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 26 mm of rainfall in Steinbach, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 87 mm (2004), and the driest just 8 mm (2021). Humidity sits around 81% and average wind speed is 3.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.9 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 0.3°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Daytime highs rose from 0.8°C to 1.6°C while overnight lows fell from -9.8°C to -9.9°C, widening the gap between day and night.
March Weather in Steinbach, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20252.3°C-3.6°C-9.5°C12.9°C-25.5°C21 mm75%3.5 m/s3.8
20240.7°C-4.8°C-10.2°C13.2°C-17.4°C18 mm73%4.2 m/s3.7
2023-1.8°C-7.1°C-12.4°C7.6°C-23.2°C10 mm81%4 m/s4.7
2022-1.5°C-7.1°C-12.7°C10.3°C-28.9°C21 mm85%3.8 m/s4.3
20218.3°C1.7°C-4.9°C21.6°C-23.8°C8 mm66%4.2 m/s3.9
20202.9°C-3.0°C-8.9°C16.2°C-20.7°C12 mm77%4.1 m/s4.2
2019-1.4°C-6.6°C-11.9°C15.2°C-33.3°C11 mm87%3.6 m/s4.5
20182.7°C-2.3°C-7.2°C13.0°C-14.5°C18 mm76%3.4 m/s4
20171.8°C-4.2°C-10.3°C17.3°C-25.3°C18 mm74%4.4 m/s3.8
20165.8°C0.0°C-5.7°C18.6°C-21.9°C23 mm73%3.2 m/s3.7
20153.4°C-2.4°C-8.3°C18.1°C-29.3°C18 mm77%3.9 m/s4
2014 ❄️-5.0°C-10.8°C-16.5°C5.5°C-39.2°C22 mm88%3.6 m/s4.3
2013-4.3°C-9.5°C-14.6°C1.9°C-29.5°C28 mm94%3.1 m/s4.6
2012 🔥10.1°C3.7°C-2.6°C26.1°C-16.7°C39 mm75%4.2 m/s3.4
2011-1.4°C-6.9°C-12.5°C8.6°C-33.0°C21 mm84%3.2 m/s4
20106.1°C1.1°C-4.0°C20.5°C-13.5°C18 mm81%3.1 m/s3.5
2009-2.5°C-7.7°C-12.8°C10.6°C-28.8°C51 mm90%3.9 m/s3.6
2008-0.7°C-5.7°C-10.7°C7.4°C-30.0°C26 mm79%4 m/s4.2
20071.8°C-3.8°C-9.4°C18.5°C-30.1°C55 mm85%3.8 m/s3.8
20060.0°C-5.0°C-10.0°C13.4°C-17.5°C47 mm92%3 m/s3.7
2005-0.4°C-6.0°C-11.5°C14.9°C-25.0°C18 mm89%3 m/s4.4
2004 🌧️1.7°C-3.9°C-9.5°C17.3°C-22.2°C87 mm84%4.2 m/s4
2003-0.9°C-7.3°C-13.7°C16.8°C-38.8°C20 mm83%3.5 m/s3.6
2002-3.6°C-8.7°C-13.7°C11.3°C-25.3°C17 mm74%3.9 m/s4.1
20011.0°C-4.5°C-10.1°C10.1°C-20.1°C18 mm83%3.6 m/s4.1
20006.4°C0.7°C-5.0°C17.8°C-15.5°C32 mm70%3.8 m/s3.6
19994.7°C-0.6°C-5.9°C15.3°C-17.5°C21 mm73%3.8 m/s4
19981.6°C-3.3°C-8.2°C18.2°C-24.7°C13 mm77%3.3 m/s4.1
1997-3.8°C-8.3°C-12.8°C9.9°C-24.9°C24 mm95%3.5 m/s4.4
1996-5.2°C-10.3°C-15.4°C3.1°C-33.7°C25 mm88%3.7 m/s4.4
19950.5°C-4.2°C-9.0°C11.9°C-35.0°C29 mm85%3.8 m/s3.6
19944.3°C-1.0°C-6.2°C13.3°C-16.8°C18 mm73%3.9 m/s3.9
19933.2°C-2.3°C-7.8°C16.4°C-21.3°C12 mm77%3.9 m/s3.4
19921.4°C-3.5°C-8.4°C9.7°C-19.8°C22 mm80%3.2 m/s3.9
19912.5°C-3.2°C-9.0°C16.3°C-30.4°C24 mm75%4 m/s3.6
19901.5°C-3.9°C-9.3°C18.0°C-22.7°C40 mm80%4.3 m/s3.5
1989-5.2°C-10.4°C-15.6°C3.5°C-33.5°C37 mm93%3.1 m/s3.9
1988-0.1°C-5.1°C-10.1°C9.7°C-21.2°C40 mm78%4.1 m/s3.4
19870.3°C-4.2°C-8.7°C12.0°C-24.1°C23 mm87%3.5 m/s4
19863.0°C-2.5°C-8.1°C18.1°C-27.7°C21 mm81%3.8 m/s4
19852.6°C-2.8°C-8.2°C12.5°C-22.4°C15 mm82%3.9 m/s3.9
1984-1.8°C-7.6°C-13.4°C10.9°C-30.2°C13 mm85%3.3 m/s3.5
19830.1°C-4.2°C-8.4°C10.8°C-19.7°C61 mm85%3.8 m/s—
1982-2.4°C-7.6°C-12.8°C11.1°C-25.1°C36 mm85%4.4 m/s—
19815.4°C-0.3°C-6.0°C15.1°C-16.6°C20 mm72%3.4 m/s—

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

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Steinbach March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Steinbach in March?▼

The average high in March is around 1°C with lows near -9.8°C (mean -4.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Steinbach in March?▼

March averages 26 mm of rainfall in Steinbach, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 87 mm in 2004.

What was the hottest March on record in Steinbach?▼

The hottest March reached 26.1°C in 2012. The coldest dipped to -39.2°C in 2014.

Has March in Steinbach 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 0.3°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Daytime highs rose from 0.8°C to 1.6°C while overnight lows fell from -9.8°C to -9.9°C, widening the gap between day and night.

Is March a good time to visit Steinbach?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Steinbach and one of the drier months, so plan for around 1°C daytime highs and -9.8°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Steinbach?▼

Not quite — March is the 4th coolest month in Steinbach, averaging -4.4°C.

What should I pack for Steinbach in March?▼

For March in Steinbach, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 1°C and lows of -9.8°C.

Is Steinbach humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 81% — quite humid.

How windy is Steinbach in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 3.7 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 4.4 m/s (1982).

Which March had the most rainfall in Steinbach?▼

The wettest March on record was 2004 with 87 mm. On average, March sees 26 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 Steinbach 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.