Brantford Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Brantford

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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5.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
-4.0°C
Avg Temp
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0.6°C
Avg Rain
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43 mm
Avg Humidity
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80%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.1 m/s
Avg Solar
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3.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-8.3°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Brantford March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Brantford, with average highs near 5.2°C and lows around -4°C (mean 0.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 43 mm of rainfall and 80% relative humidity across the period.

Brantford March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Brantford. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Brantford was 2012 — when the month averaged 6.7°C — while the coldest was 1984 at -4.3°C. Typical March days reach 5.2°C with nights near -4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-0.8°C→2.5°C+3.3°C
Max Temp3.7°C→7.7°C+4°C
Min Temp-5.3°C→-2.6°C+2.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-5.0°C–-2.0°C3 yr (7%)
-2.0°C–1.0°C23 yr (51%)
1.0°C–4.0°C18 yr (40%)
4.0°C–7.0°C1 yr (2%)

Brantford March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the drier months in Brantford, averaging 43 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 1982 with 104 mm, while the driest was 1996 at 11 mm.

Brantford March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Brantford during March averages 80%. The most humid March was 1984 at 88%, and the least humid was 2021 at 67%.

Brantford March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 3.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Brantford. The sunniest March was 2021 at 4.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2004 at 2.8.

Brantford March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Brantford during March is 4.1 m/s. The windiest Marchs were 1985 and 2025 at 4.8 m/s, while the calmest was 2005 at 3.4 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Brantford

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Freezing
Morning
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Cold
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How March Ranks in Brantford

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

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

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Brantford March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-0.2°C0.5°C0.4°C0.4°C2.6°C+2.8°C
Avg High4.5°C5.0°C4.8°C5.0°C7.7°C+3.2°C
Avg Low-4.8°C-4.1°C-4.0°C-4.1°C-2.5°C+2.3°C
Avg Rain50 mm26 mm56 mm47 mm32 mm-19 mm

Extreme March Records in Brantford

🔥Warmest March25.3°C2012
🧊Coldest March-24.0°C2003
🌧️Wettest March104 mm1982
🏜️Driest March11 mm1996
🌬️Windiest March4.8 m/s1985

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Brantford have risen by about 3.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of -24°C (2003) to a record high of 25.3°C (2012).

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Rainfall in March is one of the drier months, averaging 43 mm, with a wettest year of 104 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.5°C per decade while lows rose 0.3°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Brantford?

A quieter season to visit Brantford

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of August and July tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Brantford. That said, March — with days averaging 5.2°C and nights around -4°C (mean 0.6°C) and moderate rainfall (43 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Brantford'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 →

Brantford Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Brantford, with average highs near 5.2°C and lows around -4°C (mean 0.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 43 mm of rainfall and 80% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 43 mm of rainfall in Brantford, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 104 mm (1982), and the driest just 11 mm (1996). Humidity sits around 80% and average wind speed is 4.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.5 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 3.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 3.7°C to 7.7°C and overnight lows from -5.3°C to -2.6°C over the same span.
March Weather in Brantford, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20258.9°C3.0°C-2.9°C19.9°C-12.4°C30 mm73%4.8 m/s3.3
20248.5°C3.7°C-1.0°C18.3°C-6.9°C33 mm77%4.1 m/s3.1
20235.5°C1.2°C-3.1°C13.2°C-9.3°C44 mm78%4.3 m/s3.5
20226.3°C1.5°C-3.3°C18.0°C-11.8°C28 mm78%4.3 m/s3.2
20219.4°C3.3°C-2.7°C18.9°C-11.4°C16 mm67%4.3 m/s4.3
20207.7°C2.9°C-1.8°C18.7°C-9.5°C40 mm83%3.9 m/s3.2
20193.6°C-0.8°C-5.3°C13.5°C-13.4°C45 mm79%4 m/s3.7
20183.3°C-0.5°C-4.3°C8.4°C-7.4°C35 mm79%4.2 m/s3.7
20174.0°C-0.1°C-4.2°C14.0°C-11.5°C57 mm79%4.7 m/s3.3
20167.5°C2.9°C-1.7°C17.4°C-9.3°C90 mm82%3.9 m/s3.1
20152.6°C-2.4°C-7.3°C10.1°C-22.6°C20 mm79%3.7 m/s3.8
20141.0°C-4.2°C-9.4°C10.7°C-19.1°C29 mm80%4.2 m/s4
20133.2°C-0.5°C-4.3°C14.2°C-11.3°C22 mm82%4.1 m/s3.2
2012 🔥12.1°C6.7°C1.3°C25.3°C-11.0°C43 mm80%4.2 m/s3.8
20114.0°C-0.4°C-4.8°C13.6°C-12.0°C70 mm82%4 m/s3.4
20108.9°C3.7°C-1.5°C15.7°C-6.5°C61 mm78%3.6 m/s4
20095.6°C1.0°C-3.7°C13.6°C-15.7°C69 mm79%3.7 m/s3.9
20082.8°C-1.1°C-5.1°C11.8°C-14.4°C75 mm84%4.1 m/s3.6
20075.5°C0.9°C-3.6°C21.5°C-20.0°C45 mm82%4.5 m/s3.6
20065.7°C1.0°C-3.8°C20.1°C-11.8°C50 mm79%3.8 m/s3.8
20052.9°C-1.4°C-5.6°C15.4°C-15.1°C26 mm85%3.4 m/s4.1
20045.6°C1.9°C-1.9°C16.8°C-10.7°C74 mm86%4.1 m/s2.8
20034.1°C-1.2°C-6.5°C18.0°C-24.0°C59 mm86%3.5 m/s3.6
20024.2°C-0.1°C-4.3°C15.7°C-11.0°C70 mm82%4.6 m/s3.1
20012.9°C-0.8°C-4.6°C9.8°C-9.3°C52 mm84%3.8 m/s3.1
20008.7°C3.8°C-1.1°C18.3°C-6.3°C37 mm79%3.9 m/s3.1
19994.0°C-0.9°C-5.7°C17.1°C-19.9°C34 mm80%4.4 m/s3.9
19985.8°C2.1°C-1.7°C22.7°C-10.0°C48 mm82%4.7 m/s3.3
19974.5°C0.0°C-4.5°C16.9°C-10.1°C47 mm79%4.5 m/s3.4
19963.2°C-1.5°C-6.3°C15.9°C-14.6°C11 mm71%4.5 m/s3.6
19958.2°C2.4°C-3.4°C20.1°C-12.4°C16 mm72%3.6 m/s3.2
19944.4°C0.0°C-4.5°C15.4°C-10.3°C18 mm78%3.8 m/s3.7
19933.4°C-0.7°C-4.8°C17.6°C-14.5°C16 mm83%4.3 m/s3.5
19924.1°C-0.2°C-4.6°C13.5°C-12.7°C14 mm74%4.4 m/s3.8
19916.3°C1.8°C-2.6°C16.6°C-10.5°C35 mm80%4.4 m/s3.2
19906.1°C1.6°C-2.8°C21.2°C-12.5°C16 mm78%4 m/s3
19894.4°C-0.4°C-5.2°C20.0°C-14.8°C29 mm77%4.2 m/s3.3
19885.1°C0.1°C-4.9°C16.5°C-12.7°C20 mm77%4.1 m/s3.4
19877.4°C2.4°C-2.5°C18.4°C-13.9°C26 mm78%3.8 m/s3.5
19865.1°C0.4°C-4.3°C18.7°C-17.4°C34 mm84%4.4 m/s3.3
19854.8°C0.2°C-4.4°C14.4°C-13.6°C100 mm83%4.8 m/s3.3
1984 ❄️0.0°C-4.3°C-8.6°C11.0°C-22.1°C63 mm88%4.5 m/s3.5
19835.8°C1.3°C-3.1°C16.7°C-14.0°C63 mm86%3.8 m/s—
1982 🌧️2.8°C-1.9°C-6.6°C15.4°C-17.8°C104 mm87%4.2 m/s—
19815.1°C0.7°C-3.8°C16.3°C-9.8°C14 mm76%4.1 m/s—

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

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Brantford March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Brantford in March?▼

The average high in March is around 5.2°C with lows near -4°C (mean 0.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Brantford in March?▼

March averages 43 mm of rainfall in Brantford, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 104 mm in 1982.

What was the hottest March on record in Brantford?▼

The hottest March reached 25.3°C in 2012. The coldest dipped to -24°C in 2003.

Has March in Brantford 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 3.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 3.7°C to 7.7°C and overnight lows from -5.3°C to -2.6°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Brantford?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Brantford and one of the drier months, so plan for around 5.2°C daytime highs and -4°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Brantford?▼

Not quite — March is the 4th coolest month in Brantford, averaging 0.6°C.

What should I pack for Brantford in March?▼

For March in Brantford, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 5.2°C and lows of -4°C.

Is Brantford humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 80% — quite humid.

How windy is Brantford in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 4.1 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 4.8 m/s (1985).

Which March had the most rainfall in Brantford?▼

The wettest March on record was 1982 with 104 mm. On average, March sees 43 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 Brantford 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.