Feilding Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Feilding

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
20.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
10.5°C
Avg Temp
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15.6°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
65 mm
Avg Humidity
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77%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+3.6°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Feilding March Weather Overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Feilding, with average highs near 20.7°C and lows around 10.5°C (mean 15.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 65 mm of rainfall and 77% relative humidity across the period.

Feilding March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Feilding. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Feilding was 1999 — when the month averaged 18.2°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 12.6°C. Typical March days reach 20.7°C with nights near 10.5°C. The long-term March temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp16.3°C→14.9°C-1.4°C
Max Temp21.6°C→19.8°C-1.8°C
Min Temp11.0°C→10.1°C-0.9°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

12.0°C–13.8°C5 yr (11%)
13.8°C–15.5°C16 yr (36%)
15.5°C–17.3°C17 yr (38%)
17.3°C–19.0°C7 yr (16%)

Feilding March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the drier months in Feilding, averaging 65 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 1990 with 158 mm, while the driest was 1998 at 18 mm.

Feilding March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Feilding during March averages 77%. The most humid March was 2023 at 86%, and the least humid was 2013 at 70%.

Feilding March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 4.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Feilding. The sunniest Marchs were 2003 and 2013 at 4.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1988, 1997 and 2005 at 4.

Feilding March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Feilding during March is 3.3 m/s. The windiest March was 1983 at 4.3 m/s, while the calmest was 2013 at 2.5 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Feilding

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How March Ranks in Feilding

🔥3rd warmest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Feilding Weather by Month

Feilding March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp15.7°C15.1°C15.8°C16.1°C15.0°C-0.7°C
Avg High20.9°C19.9°C21.1°C21.4°C19.9°C-1°C
Avg Low10.5°C10.3°C10.6°C10.8°C10.1°C-0.4°C
Avg Rain58 mm83 mm45 mm69 mm73 mm+15 mm

Extreme March Records in Feilding

🔥Warmest March30.3°C2000
🧊Coldest March2.3°C1992
🌧️Wettest March158 mm1990
🏜️Driest March18 mm1998
🌬️Windiest March4.3 m/s1983

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Feilding have fallen by about 1.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of 2.3°C (1992) to a record high of 30.3°C (2000).

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Rainfall in March is one of the drier months, averaging 65 mm, with a wettest year of 158 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Feilding?

One of the best times to visit Feilding

March is one of the best times to visit Feilding. Expect days averaging 20.7°C and nights around 10.5°C (mean 15.6°C) — warmer than Feilding's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (65 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Feilding'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 →

Feilding Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Feilding, with average highs near 20.7°C and lows around 10.5°C (mean 15.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 65 mm of rainfall and 77% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 65 mm of rainfall in Feilding, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 158 mm (1990), and the driest just 18 mm (1998). Humidity sits around 77% and average wind speed is 3.3 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 fallen by about 1.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.6°C to 19.8°C and overnight lows from 11°C to 10.1°C over the same span.
March Weather in Feilding, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202520.8°C15.7°C10.6°C25.8°C6.5°C71 mm79%3.1 m/s4.4
202419.1°C14.0°C9.0°C23.9°C3.5°C53 mm77%3.9 m/s4.5
202318.6°C14.1°C9.7°C22.6°C5.7°C70 mm86%3.2 m/s4.5
202220.0°C15.5°C10.9°C24.9°C4.8°C101 mm83%2.8 m/s4.7
202120.7°C15.4°C10.1°C25.5°C4.9°C101 mm77%2.9 m/s4.5
202020.3°C15.2°C10.0°C28.1°C6.1°C45 mm74%3.2 m/s4.5
201923.7°C18.0°C12.3°C26.6°C5.0°C42 mm74%2.7 m/s4.6
201821.4°C16.6°C11.8°C27.2°C5.6°C101 mm79%3 m/s4.2
201720.6°C16.0°C11.4°C26.1°C6.2°C105 mm83%3 m/s4.1
201622.6°C17.3°C12.1°C26.6°C5.9°C57 mm75%3.1 m/s4.6
201521.7°C16.5°C11.3°C28.0°C4.6°C76 mm76%2.7 m/s4.4
201421.4°C15.5°C9.6°C26.6°C5.2°C22 mm74%3.1 m/s4.5
201323.5°C16.9°C10.4°C28.1°C5.0°C47 mm70%2.5 m/s4.9
201218.3°C14.0°C9.7°C22.8°C4.1°C92 mm81%3.7 m/s4.1
201120.6°C15.2°C9.8°C23.8°C4.9°C109 mm79%3.1 m/s4.3
201020.2°C15.1°C10.0°C26.6°C3.1°C34 mm76%4.1 m/s4.3
200920.0°C14.7°C9.4°C26.0°C4.1°C23 mm76%3.5 m/s4.4
200822.8°C17.4°C12.0°C27.0°C9.7°C45 mm73%3.1 m/s4.4
200722.0°C16.7°C11.4°C27.5°C8.3°C67 mm75%3.7 m/s4.5
200619.6°C14.5°C9.4°C25.3°C4.4°C65 mm75%3.9 m/s4.2
200521.1°C16.2°C11.4°C24.6°C6.4°C91 mm78%3.4 m/s4
200417.2°C13.1°C9.1°C21.7°C4.6°C39 mm86%3.4 m/s4.5
200324.0°C17.9°C11.8°C29.6°C6.3°C21 mm70%2.6 m/s4.9
200221.4°C16.2°C10.9°C25.0°C7.1°C47 mm76%4 m/s4.1
200121.5°C15.7°C10.0°C25.0°C4.1°C25 mm72%3.2 m/s4.5
200021.5°C15.9°C10.4°C30.3°C6.2°C27 mm74%3.1 m/s4.4
1999 🔥23.4°C18.2°C13.0°C28.7°C9.8°C61 mm75%2.9 m/s4.5
199823.4°C17.9°C12.4°C29.7°C9.1°C18 mm71%3.6 m/s4.5
199719.0°C14.7°C10.5°C26.5°C5.6°C83 mm82%3.5 m/s4
199618.0°C13.7°C9.3°C21.9°C5.1°C84 mm82%3.5 m/s4.2
199519.8°C15.4°C10.9°C24.7°C5.8°C114 mm82%3.8 m/s4.5
199418.8°C13.9°C9.0°C26.7°C3.6°C80 mm76%3.3 m/s4.5
199318.3°C13.4°C8.6°C24.6°C3.7°C92 mm81%3 m/s4.3
1992 ❄️17.2°C12.6°C8.0°C23.7°C2.3°C88 mm83%4.2 m/s4.3
199119.3°C14.5°C9.7°C23.2°C5.9°C52 mm79%2.8 m/s4.7
1990 🌧️21.5°C16.6°C11.7°C27.9°C4.1°C158 mm79%3.4 m/s4.5
198921.4°C16.3°C11.2°C26.9°C4.4°C50 mm75%3.5 m/s4.3
198819.6°C14.7°C9.8°C27.5°C4.9°C55 mm78%4 m/s4
198718.4°C13.7°C9.1°C24.4°C4.1°C142 mm80%3.2 m/s4.4
198620.6°C15.2°C9.7°C25.9°C4.6°C36 mm76%2.9 m/s4.8
198521.5°C15.7°C9.9°C27.8°C4.8°C43 mm74%3.3 m/s4.5
198421.8°C16.7°C11.6°C27.8°C6.0°C79 mm76%2.6 m/s4.2
198321.0°C15.7°C10.5°C26.4°C3.0°C34 mm76%4.3 m/s—
198220.6°C15.4°C10.1°C24.9°C6.1°C23 mm76%2.6 m/s—
198123.2°C18.1°C12.9°C30.2°C4.0°C62 mm75%2.9 m/s—

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

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Feilding March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Feilding in March?▼

The average high in March is around 20.7°C with lows near 10.5°C (mean 15.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Feilding in March?▼

March averages 65 mm of rainfall in Feilding, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 158 mm in 1990.

What was the hottest March on record in Feilding?▼

The hottest March reached 30.3°C in 2000. The coldest dipped to 2.3°C in 1992.

Has March in Feilding gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have fallen by about 1.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.6°C to 19.8°C and overnight lows from 11°C to 10.1°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Feilding?▼

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Feilding and one of the drier months, so plan for around 20.7°C daytime highs and 10.5°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Feilding?▼

Not quite — March is the 10th coolest month in Feilding, averaging 15.6°C.

What should I pack for Feilding in March?▼

For March in Feilding, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 20.7°C and lows of 10.5°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Feilding humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 77% — quite humid.

How windy is Feilding in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 3.3 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 4.3 m/s (1983).

Which March had the most rainfall in Feilding?▼

The wettest March on record was 1990 with 158 mm. On average, March sees 65 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 Feilding 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.