Belleville Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Belleville

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
13.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
1.1°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
7.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
91 mm
Avg Humidity
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78%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.9 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-5.9°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Belleville March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Belleville, with average highs near 13.1°C and lows around 1.1°C (mean 7.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 91 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

Belleville March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Belleville. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Belleville was 2012 — when the month averaged 14.2°C — while the coldest was 1984 at 3°C. Typical March days reach 13.1°C with nights near 1.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp6.1°C→8.9°C+2.8°C
Max Temp11.9°C→15.3°C+3.4°C
Min Temp0.3°C→2.4°C+2.1°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

3.0°C–6.0°C15 yr (33%)
6.0°C–9.0°C23 yr (51%)
9.0°C–12.0°C6 yr (13%)
12.0°C–15.0°C1 yr (2%)

Belleville March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is about average for rainfall in Belleville, averaging 91 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2008 with 243 mm, while the driest was 2001 at 30 mm.

Belleville March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Belleville during March averages 78%. The most humid March was 2010 at 84%, and the least humid was 1981 at 67%.

Belleville March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 3.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Belleville. The sunniest Marchs were 1986 and 2024 at 4.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 3.

Belleville March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Belleville during March is 2.9 m/s. The windiest Marchs were 1991 and 1998 at 3.3 m/s, while the calmest was 2015 at 2.3 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Belleville

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
🌆
Cold
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How March Ranks in Belleville

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Belleville Weather by Month

Belleville March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp6.4°C6.5°C7.2°C7.1°C8.9°C+2.5°C
Avg High12.4°C12.5°C13.4°C12.9°C15.2°C+2.8°C
Avg Low0.4°C0.6°C1.1°C1.2°C2.6°C+2.2°C
Avg Rain90 mm82 mm93 mm88 mm113 mm+23 mm

Extreme March Records in Belleville

🔥Warmest March27.7°C1981
🧊Coldest March-14.4°C1998
🌧️Wettest March243 mm2008
🏜️Driest March30 mm2001
🌬️Windiest March3.3 m/s1991

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Belleville have risen by about 2.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of -14.4°C (1998) to a record high of 27.7°C (1981).

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Rainfall in March is about average for rainfall, averaging 91 mm, with a wettest year of 243 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Belleville?

A good time to visit Belleville

March is a good time to visit Belleville, with days averaging 13.1°C and nights around 1.1°C (mean 7.1°C, cooler than Belleville's yearly average) and higher rainfall. September and June are marginally more temperate, but March still suits most travellers.

See Belleville'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 →

Belleville Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Belleville, with average highs near 13.1°C and lows around 1.1°C (mean 7.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 91 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 91 mm of rainfall in Belleville, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 243 mm (2008), and the driest just 30 mm (2001). Humidity sits around 78% and average wind speed is 2.9 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 2.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 11.9°C to 15.3°C and overnight lows from 0.3°C to 2.4°C over the same span.
March Weather in Belleville, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202517.0°C10.2°C3.3°C25.8°C-5.0°C79 mm70%3.2 m/s4.4
202417.1°C10.3°C3.5°C25.4°C-5.0°C69 mm72%2.9 m/s4.5
202312.7°C6.8°C0.9°C23.3°C-6.3°C158 mm76%3.1 m/s3.7
202214.2°C7.7°C1.2°C24.1°C-9.5°C129 mm75%3.1 m/s4.1
202115.6°C9.4°C3.3°C23.8°C-4.5°C131 mm79%2.8 m/s4.1
202014.6°C9.1°C3.6°C23.9°C-3.2°C109 mm83%2.7 m/s3.2
201910.6°C4.9°C-0.8°C21.4°C-14.3°C122 mm79%2.8 m/s3.8
201810.7°C5.4°C0.1°C19.3°C-5.3°C149 mm78%2.9 m/s3.2
201714.5°C8.4°C2.2°C26.8°C-7.7°C83 mm72%3 m/s3.6
201615.5°C9.7°C4.0°C24.8°C-6.1°C68 mm81%2.9 m/s3.8
201512.4°C6.2°C0.0°C24.2°C-13.8°C88 mm79%2.3 m/s3.9
201411.1°C4.2°C-2.7°C24.4°C-14.4°C32 mm73%2.9 m/s4.4
20138.4°C3.2°C-2.0°C19.8°C-7.1°C95 mm79%2.8 m/s3.5
2012 🔥20.2°C14.2°C8.2°C26.5°C-4.7°C71 mm80%2.9 m/s4.3
201112.7°C7.0°C1.2°C25.9°C-6.2°C102 mm79%2.9 m/s3.3
201013.1°C7.6°C2.0°C24.4°C-4.7°C69 mm84%2.5 m/s3.7
200914.5°C8.4°C2.2°C24.6°C-8.5°C69 mm76%3 m/s4.2
2008 🌧️11.6°C5.6°C-0.5°C22.0°C-9.8°C243 mm82%2.9 m/s3.5
200716.9°C11.1°C5.2°C26.5°C-6.3°C61 mm81%2.8 m/s3.8
200613.1°C7.0°C1.0°C24.7°C-8.3°C132 mm77%3 m/s3.7
200511.0°C5.5°C0.0°C23.4°C-4.9°C52 mm77%2.8 m/s4
200414.7°C8.6°C2.5°C24.0°C-5.7°C114 mm77%3 m/s3.9
200313.8°C7.2°C0.7°C23.8°C-7.2°C60 mm77%2.6 m/s4
200211.3°C5.3°C-0.7°C20.4°C-14.2°C117 mm78%2.9 m/s3.4
200111.0°C4.8°C-1.3°C18.7°C-6.6°C30 mm75%2.4 m/s4.1
200015.6°C8.9°C2.3°C26.6°C-6.4°C54 mm71%2.5 m/s4.1
199910.9°C4.7°C-1.5°C21.7°C-6.8°C62 mm76%2.7 m/s4.2
199810.5°C5.6°C0.6°C25.6°C-14.4°C146 mm80%3.3 m/s3.9
199714.6°C7.8°C1.1°C26.4°C-6.5°C84 mm77%2.8 m/s4.2
19969.6°C3.7°C-2.2°C21.4°C-13.2°C82 mm71%3.1 m/s3.7
199514.5°C8.2°C1.9°C24.2°C-8.2°C88 mm76%2.7 m/s4.2
199412.4°C6.4°C0.5°C22.2°C-4.6°C42 mm80%2.6 m/s4.3
19939.7°C4.6°C-0.4°C21.5°C-11.3°C72 mm83%2.7 m/s3.1
199213.6°C7.3°C1.0°C22.6°C-7.1°C81 mm78%2.8 m/s3.7
199113.9°C7.8°C1.7°C25.7°C-5.4°C83 mm77%3.3 m/s3.7
199014.9°C8.9°C3.0°C26.3°C-6.8°C78 mm76%2.7 m/s3.8
198911.8°C5.8°C-0.2°C24.1°C-13.8°C129 mm82%2.9 m/s3.6
198811.7°C5.6°C-0.5°C23.1°C-8.4°C118 mm80%3 m/s4.1
198714.6°C8.4°C2.1°C22.9°C-6.1°C48 mm75%2.9 m/s3.9
198614.0°C7.4°C0.9°C26.0°C-6.9°C48 mm78%3 m/s4.5
198513.5°C7.7°C2.0°C25.6°C-5.2°C146 mm83%3.1 m/s3.7
1984 ❄️8.0°C3.0°C-1.9°C18.7°C-8.5°C115 mm84%2.8 m/s3
198311.5°C6.4°C1.3°C22.0°C-5.2°C93 mm82%2.9 m/s—
198212.9°C6.6°C0.3°C25.1°C-8.2°C72 mm78%2.9 m/s—
198113.6°C6.7°C-0.1°C27.7°C-6.4°C42 mm67%2.7 m/s—

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

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Belleville March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Belleville in March?▼

The average high in March is around 13.1°C with lows near 1.1°C (mean 7.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Belleville in March?▼

March averages 91 mm of rainfall in Belleville, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 243 mm in 2008.

What was the hottest March on record in Belleville?▼

The hottest March reached 27.7°C in 1981. The coldest dipped to -14.4°C in 1998.

Has March in Belleville 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 2.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 11.9°C to 15.3°C and overnight lows from 0.3°C to 2.4°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Belleville?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Belleville and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 13.1°C daytime highs and 1.1°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Belleville?▼

Not quite — March is the 4th coolest month in Belleville, averaging 7.1°C.

What should I pack for Belleville in March?▼

For March in Belleville, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 13.1°C and lows of 1.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Belleville humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 78% — quite humid.

How windy is Belleville in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 2.9 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 3.3 m/s (1991).

Which March had the most rainfall in Belleville?▼

The wettest March on record was 2008 with 243 mm. On average, March sees 91 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 Belleville 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.