Macetown Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Macetown

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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13.8°C
Avg Low
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4.3°C
Avg Temp
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9.1°C
Avg Rain
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115 mm
Avg Humidity
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83%
Avg Wind
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2.3 m/s
Avg Solar
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4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+3.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Macetown March Weather Overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Macetown, with average highs near 13.8°C and lows around 4.3°C (mean 9.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 115 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

Macetown March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Macetown. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Macetown was 2022 — when the month averaged 12.5°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 5.8°C. Typical March days reach 13.8°C with nights near 4.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp9.3°C→10.0°C+0.7°C
Max Temp13.7°C→14.9°C+1.2°C
Min Temp4.8°C→5.2°C+0.4°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–7.0°C3 yr (7%)
7.0°C–9.0°C17 yr (38%)
9.0°C–11.0°C22 yr (49%)
11.0°C–13.0°C3 yr (7%)

Macetown March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is about average for rainfall in Macetown, averaging 115 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 1995 with 301 mm, while the driest was 2022 at 22 mm.

Macetown March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Macetown during March averages 83%. The most humid Marchs were 1983, 1992 and 2004 at 86%, and the least humid was 2022 at 77%.

Macetown March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Macetown. The sunniest March was 1985 at 4.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1998 and 2018 at 3.4.

Macetown March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Macetown during March is 2.3 m/s. The windiest March was 1998 at 3.3 m/s, while the calmest were 1991 and 2022 at 1.6 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Macetown

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Cold
Morning
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Cool
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How March Ranks in Macetown

🔥4th warmest 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 Macetown Weather by Month

Macetown March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp8.8°C8.1°C9.0°C9.7°C9.8°C+1°C
Avg High13.3°C12.7°C13.8°C14.6°C14.7°C+1.4°C
Avg Low4.3°C3.5°C4.2°C4.8°C4.9°C+0.6°C
Avg Rain160 mm137 mm88 mm101 mm83 mm-76 mm

Extreme March Records in Macetown

🔥Warmest March22.4°C2025
🧊Coldest March-4.0°C2000
🌧️Wettest March301 mm1995
🏜️Driest March22 mm2022
🌬️Windiest March3.3 m/s1998

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Macetown 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 -4°C (2000) to a record high of 22.4°C (2025).

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Rainfall in March is about average for rainfall, averaging 115 mm, with a wettest year of 301 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 Macetown?

One of the best times to visit Macetown

March is one of the best times to visit Macetown. Expect days averaging 13.8°C and nights around 4.3°C (mean 9.1°C) — warmer than Macetown's yearly average — with higher rainfall (115 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Macetown'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 →

Macetown Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Macetown, with average highs near 13.8°C and lows around 4.3°C (mean 9.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 115 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 115 mm of rainfall in Macetown, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 301 mm (1995), and the driest just 22 mm (2022). Humidity sits around 83% and average wind speed is 2.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 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 13.7°C to 14.9°C and overnight lows from 4.8°C to 5.2°C over the same span.
March Weather in Macetown, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202516.1°C10.9°C5.6°C22.4°C0.8°C65 mm79%2.1 m/s4.1
202412.1°C7.6°C3.0°C18.5°C-0.6°C115 mm82%2.7 m/s4
202314.1°C9.2°C4.4°C19.8°C-2.6°C151 mm81%2.4 m/s3.7
2022 🔥17.5°C12.5°C7.6°C21.5°C4.4°C22 mm77%1.6 m/s4.3
202114.6°C9.9°C5.2°C18.9°C0.8°C72 mm82%2.1 m/s3.8
202014.0°C8.8°C3.6°C20.4°C-1.5°C75 mm80%2.1 m/s4.3
201917.7°C12.3°C6.9°C21.4°C1.7°C104 mm79%1.9 m/s4
201814.3°C10.0°C5.6°C19.6°C-1.5°C136 mm85%2.5 m/s3.4
201715.0°C9.8°C4.6°C19.9°C-0.2°C72 mm82%1.9 m/s4.2
201615.1°C10.1°C5.0°C18.8°C-0.5°C99 mm82%2.2 m/s3.5
201514.2°C9.5°C4.7°C18.5°C-1.7°C89 mm83%1.8 m/s3.9
201414.6°C9.6°C4.5°C18.9°C-0.5°C77 mm82%1.8 m/s4.3
201316.4°C11.3°C6.3°C20.4°C1.6°C60 mm80%2 m/s4
201213.0°C7.9°C2.8°C19.4°C-2.4°C107 mm81%2.3 m/s3.9
201113.2°C8.5°C3.8°C18.0°C-0.5°C127 mm84%2.4 m/s4.1
201012.9°C8.3°C3.8°C21.0°C-2.2°C143 mm85%3 m/s3.5
200912.8°C8.4°C3.9°C17.8°C-0.9°C101 mm84%2.7 m/s4
200814.8°C9.7°C4.7°C21.5°C0.0°C102 mm82%2.1 m/s4.1
200714.5°C10.0°C5.4°C20.0°C-0.4°C128 mm84%2.5 m/s3.7
200611.9°C7.2°C2.5°C16.4°C-1.8°C90 mm82%2.6 m/s4
200513.6°C9.2°C4.8°C18.9°C-1.2°C71 mm85%2.2 m/s3.8
200412.5°C8.0°C3.5°C18.6°C-2.3°C104 mm86%2.6 m/s3.8
200316.1°C10.9°C5.8°C20.2°C0.9°C51 mm80%1.9 m/s4.2
200213.0°C8.5°C4.0°C19.0°C-0.5°C99 mm83%3 m/s3.6
200114.9°C9.7°C4.4°C20.9°C-1.3°C58 mm80%2.2 m/s4
200014.1°C8.8°C3.4°C18.9°C-4.0°C71 mm81%2.3 m/s4.3
199915.4°C10.7°C6.1°C20.1°C1.5°C133 mm81%2.7 m/s3.7
199813.3°C9.1°C4.9°C19.8°C-1.4°C138 mm85%3.3 m/s3.4
199712.1°C7.2°C2.3°C16.2°C-0.5°C89 mm83%2.3 m/s4.1
199612.4°C7.9°C3.4°C18.1°C-0.6°C89 mm83%1.8 m/s4.1
1995 🌧️11.8°C7.3°C2.9°C17.5°C-1.4°C301 mm85%2.8 m/s4
199411.5°C7.0°C2.4°C17.3°C-1.7°C161 mm86%2.2 m/s4.1
199311.4°C7.0°C2.5°C17.9°C-1.2°C141 mm85%2.2 m/s4
1992 ❄️10.3°C5.8°C1.2°C17.0°C-3.0°C174 mm86%3.2 m/s3.9
199114.4°C9.8°C5.3°C20.7°C-0.5°C61 mm84%1.6 m/s4.2
199014.4°C9.4°C4.4°C19.1°C-3.1°C85 mm80%2.4 m/s4.1
198913.3°C8.8°C4.2°C20.3°C-1.2°C197 mm84%2.6 m/s3.9
198811.7°C6.8°C1.9°C19.9°C-3.1°C116 mm85%2.5 m/s4.1
198712.5°C8.0°C3.6°C16.8°C-1.0°C166 mm85%2.1 m/s4.2
198613.4°C9.3°C5.2°C17.6°C0.4°C171 mm85%2.2 m/s3.9
198513.9°C9.0°C4.0°C18.4°C-1.2°C78 mm80%2.1 m/s4.4
198414.4°C10.4°C6.3°C18.7°C-0.4°C232 mm85%1.7 m/s3.8
198311.2°C6.7°C2.2°C17.4°C-3.4°C173 mm86%3.1 m/s—
198214.4°C9.8°C5.1°C18.3°C-1.0°C78 mm81%2 m/s—
198114.7°C10.5°C6.3°C21.0°C-2.0°C224 mm84%1.9 m/s—

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

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Macetown March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Macetown in March?▼

The average high in March is around 13.8°C with lows near 4.3°C (mean 9.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Macetown in March?▼

March averages 115 mm of rainfall in Macetown, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 301 mm in 1995.

What was the hottest March on record in Macetown?▼

The hottest March reached 22.4°C in 2025. The coldest dipped to -4°C in 2000.

Has March in Macetown 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 13.7°C to 14.9°C and overnight lows from 4.8°C to 5.2°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Macetown?▼

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Macetown and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 13.8°C daytime highs and 4.3°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Macetown?▼

Not quite — March is the 9th coolest month in Macetown, averaging 9.1°C.

What should I pack for Macetown in March?▼

For March in Macetown, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 13.8°C and lows of 4.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Macetown humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 83% — quite humid.

How windy is Macetown in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 2.3 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 3.3 m/s (1998).

Which March had the most rainfall in Macetown?▼

The wettest March on record was 1995 with 301 mm. On average, March sees 115 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 Macetown 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.