Levin Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Levin

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
18.9°C
Avg Low
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14.5°C
Avg Temp
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16.7°C
Avg Rain
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71 mm
Avg Humidity
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80%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+3°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Levin March Weather Overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Levin, with average highs near 18.9°C and lows around 14.5°C (mean 16.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 71 mm of rainfall and 80% relative humidity across the period.

Levin March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Levin. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Levin was 1999 — when the month averaged 18.8°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 14.7°C. Typical March days reach 18.9°C with nights near 14.5°C. The long-term March temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp17.0°C→16.5°C-0.5°C
Max Temp19.4°C→18.6°C-0.8°C
Min Temp14.6°C→14.4°C-0.2°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

14.0°C–15.3°C3 yr (7%)
15.3°C–16.5°C18 yr (40%)
16.5°C–17.8°C17 yr (38%)
17.8°C–19.0°C7 yr (16%)

Levin March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the drier months in Levin, averaging 71 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 1984 with 144 mm, while the driest was 1982 at 13 mm.

Levin March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Levin during March averages 80%. The most humid March was 2017 at 86%, and the least humid was 2001 at 76%.

Levin March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

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

Levin March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Levin during March is 4.8 m/s. The windiest Marchs were 1992, 2002 and 2006, among others at 5.7 m/s, while the calmest was 2003 at 3.5 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Levin

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

How March Ranks in Levin

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

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

Explore Levin Weather by Month

Levin March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp16.7°C16.6°C16.7°C16.9°C16.5°C-0.2°C
Avg High19.0°C18.8°C19.0°C19.2°C18.6°C-0.4°C
Avg Low14.3°C14.4°C14.5°C14.7°C14.3°C0°C
Avg Rain71 mm84 mm45 mm80 mm81 mm+10 mm

Extreme March Records in Levin

🔥Warmest March26.2°C1981
🧊Coldest March9.0°C1983
🌧️Wettest March144 mm1984
🏜️Driest March13 mm1982
🌬️Windiest March5.7 m/s1983

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Levin have fallen by about 0.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of 9°C (1983) to a record high of 26.2°C (1981).

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Rainfall in March is one of the drier months, averaging 71 mm, with a wettest year of 144 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Levin?

One of the best times to visit Levin

March is one of the best times to visit Levin. Expect days averaging 18.9°C and nights around 14.5°C (mean 16.7°C) — warmer than Levin's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (71 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Levin'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 →

Levin Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Levin, with average highs near 18.9°C and lows around 14.5°C (mean 16.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 71 mm of rainfall and 80% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 71 mm of rainfall in Levin, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 144 mm (1984), and the driest just 13 mm (1982). Humidity sits around 80% and average wind speed is 4.8 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 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.4°C to 18.6°C and overnight lows from 14.6°C to 14.4°C over the same span.
March Weather in Levin, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202519.2°C17.1°C15.0°C21.0°C11.9°C75 mm82%4.8 m/s4.4
202417.6°C15.5°C13.3°C20.8°C9.7°C65 mm79%5.6 m/s4.5
202318.3°C16.4°C14.6°C20.3°C9.8°C88 mm82%5.2 m/s4.5
202219.0°C16.9°C14.7°C23.1°C11.3°C74 mm84%4.4 m/s4.7
202119.1°C16.7°C14.4°C21.6°C11.2°C123 mm80%4.4 m/s4.5
202018.5°C16.3°C14.0°C22.2°C11.7°C61 mm79%5 m/s4.5
201920.3°C18.0°C15.6°C22.4°C11.4°C78 mm83%4 m/s4.6
201819.8°C17.8°C15.8°C23.4°C11.8°C103 mm81%4.7 m/s4.2
201718.4°C16.4°C14.5°C22.8°C11.1°C129 mm86%4.6 m/s4.1
201620.0°C17.8°C15.5°C23.1°C11.7°C67 mm80%4.8 m/s4.6
201519.5°C17.4°C15.3°C22.0°C10.5°C78 mm82%4.3 m/s4.4
201418.5°C16.1°C13.8°C22.5°C11.6°C34 mm79%4.8 m/s4.5
201320.1°C17.4°C14.7°C22.7°C11.0°C63 mm79%3.7 m/s4.9
201217.5°C15.4°C13.3°C20.0°C10.5°C111 mm81%5.3 m/s4.1
201118.9°C16.5°C14.2°C21.5°C11.3°C99 mm81%4.7 m/s4.3
201018.5°C16.2°C13.8°C22.3°C10.1°C34 mm80%5.5 m/s4.3
200918.3°C16.1°C13.9°C21.9°C10.2°C22 mm78%5.1 m/s4.4
200819.9°C17.7°C15.4°C22.5°C13.1°C62 mm79%4.5 m/s4.4
200719.6°C17.4°C15.2°C23.8°C12.5°C51 mm81%4.9 m/s4.5
200617.6°C15.3°C13.0°C21.5°C10.3°C52 mm79%5.7 m/s4.2
200519.4°C17.3°C15.2°C21.4°C12.3°C89 mm80%4.8 m/s4
200416.5°C14.8°C13.1°C18.3°C10.1°C44 mm84%4.9 m/s4.5
200320.9°C18.2°C15.5°C24.7°C12.6°C24 mm77%3.5 m/s4.9
200219.3°C17.3°C15.2°C21.7°C12.6°C45 mm80%5.7 m/s4.1
200119.5°C17.0°C14.5°C22.0°C11.8°C21 mm76%4.7 m/s4.5
200019.0°C16.4°C13.9°C23.9°C11.0°C37 mm79%4.7 m/s4.4
1999 🔥21.0°C18.8°C16.5°C23.1°C13.8°C56 mm80%4.1 m/s4.5
199820.4°C18.3°C16.1°C24.0°C13.7°C18 mm78%4.8 m/s4.5
199718.4°C16.4°C14.3°C23.1°C11.5°C97 mm81%4.7 m/s4
199617.9°C15.8°C13.8°C20.3°C11.5°C121 mm79%5.1 m/s4.2
199519.0°C17.0°C15.0°C22.2°C12.2°C106 mm81%5.5 m/s4.5
199418.1°C15.9°C13.7°C22.3°C10.9°C77 mm77%5.1 m/s4.5
199317.6°C15.2°C12.8°C21.7°C9.0°C99 mm80%4.3 m/s4.3
1992 ❄️16.6°C14.7°C12.7°C20.1°C9.6°C105 mm81%5.7 m/s4.3
199118.9°C16.4°C13.8°C21.2°C11.6°C39 mm79%3.8 m/s4.7
199019.9°C17.7°C15.5°C22.8°C11.2°C123 mm82%4.6 m/s4.5
198919.7°C17.5°C15.2°C23.7°C11.6°C59 mm78%4.8 m/s4.3
198817.9°C15.7°C13.5°C22.9°C10.2°C68 mm79%5.5 m/s4
198717.8°C15.5°C13.2°C20.7°C10.7°C121 mm80%4.6 m/s4.4
198619.0°C16.6°C14.2°C22.7°C10.4°C70 mm78%4.3 m/s4.8
198519.1°C16.3°C13.6°C22.9°C9.5°C43 mm78%4.8 m/s4.5
1984 🌧️19.9°C17.7°C15.4°C22.1°C12.1°C144 mm81%3.9 m/s4.2
198317.7°C15.6°C13.5°C21.1°C9.0°C46 mm83%5.7 m/s—
198219.3°C16.8°C14.2°C21.3°C10.8°C13 mm80%4 m/s—
198120.8°C18.5°C16.2°C26.2°C10.5°C74 mm80%4.2 m/s—

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

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Levin March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Levin in March?▼

The average high in March is around 18.9°C with lows near 14.5°C (mean 16.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Levin in March?▼

March averages 71 mm of rainfall in Levin, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 144 mm in 1984.

What was the hottest March on record in Levin?▼

The hottest March reached 26.2°C in 1981. The coldest dipped to 9°C in 1983.

Has March in Levin 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 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.4°C to 18.6°C and overnight lows from 14.6°C to 14.4°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Levin?▼

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Levin and one of the drier months, so plan for around 18.9°C daytime highs and 14.5°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Levin?▼

Not quite — March is the 10th coolest month in Levin, averaging 16.7°C.

What should I pack for Levin in March?▼

For March in Levin, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 18.9°C and lows of 14.5°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Levin humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 80% — quite humid.

How windy is Levin in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 4.8 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 5.7 m/s (1983).

Which March had the most rainfall in Levin?▼

The wettest March on record was 1984 with 144 mm. On average, March sees 71 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 Levin 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.