Malden Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Malden

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
6.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
-3.1°C
Avg Temp
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1.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
111 mm
Avg Humidity
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83%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-7.8°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Malden March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Malden, with average highs near 6.1°C and lows around -3.1°C (mean 1.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 111 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

Malden March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Malden. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Malden was 2012 — when the month averaged 5.9°C — while the coldest was 1984 at -2.9°C. Typical March days reach 6.1°C with nights near -3.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp0.7°C→3.1°C+2.4°C
Max Temp5.0°C→7.8°C+2.8°C
Min Temp-3.7°C→-1.7°C+2°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

-3.0°C–-0.7°C6 yr (13%)
-0.7°C–1.5°C14 yr (31%)
1.5°C–3.8°C21 yr (47%)
3.8°C–6.0°C4 yr (9%)

Malden March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is about average for rainfall in Malden, averaging 111 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2010 with 349 mm, while the driest was 2006 at 16 mm.

Malden March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Malden during March averages 83%. The most humid March was 1993 at 91%, and the least humid was 1985 at 73%.

Malden March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 3.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Malden. The sunniest March was 2021 at 4.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2004 at 3.2.

Malden March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Malden during March is 1 m/s. The windiest March was 2018 at 1.3 m/s, while the calmest was 1995 at 0.8 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Malden

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

How March Ranks in Malden

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌧️2nd wettest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Malden Weather by Month

Malden March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp0.9°C1.0°C1.5°C1.5°C3.2°C+2.3°C
Avg High5.5°C5.6°C6.2°C5.9°C8.0°C+2.5°C
Avg Low-3.7°C-3.5°C-3.2°C-2.9°C-1.6°C+2.1°C
Avg Rain108 mm115 mm110 mm112 mm109 mm+2 mm

Extreme March Records in Malden

🔥Warmest March24.4°C1998
🧊Coldest March-19.5°C2015
🌧️Wettest March349 mm2010
🏜️Driest March16 mm2006
🌬️Windiest March1.3 m/s2018

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Malden have risen by about 2.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of -19.5°C (2015) to a record high of 24.4°C (1998).

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Rainfall in March is about average for rainfall, averaging 111 mm, with a wettest year of 349 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Malden?

A quieter season to visit Malden

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Malden. That said, March — with days averaging 6.1°C and nights around -3.1°C (mean 1.5°C) and higher rainfall (111 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Malden'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 →

Malden Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Malden, with average highs near 6.1°C and lows around -3.1°C (mean 1.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 111 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 111 mm of rainfall in Malden, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 349 mm (2010), and the driest just 16 mm (2006). Humidity sits around 83% and average wind speed is 1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.7 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 2.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 5°C to 7.8°C and overnight lows from -3.7°C to -1.7°C over the same span.
March Weather in Malden, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20258.9°C3.7°C-1.4°C18.5°C-12.0°C83 mm79%1.1 m/s3.6
20247.4°C3.5°C-0.4°C14.1°C-6.2°C238 mm85%1.1 m/s3.7
20236.4°C2.3°C-1.8°C12.8°C-5.8°C123 mm83%1.1 m/s3.8
20227.9°C2.9°C-2.1°C20.1°C-12.0°C76 mm82%1 m/s3.7
20218.6°C2.9°C-2.8°C20.2°C-11.4°C49 mm77%1.1 m/s4.5
20208.5°C3.7°C-1.1°C16.6°C-9.0°C88 mm81%1 m/s3.8
20195.2°C0.7°C-3.8°C16.4°C-13.5°C75 mm84%1 m/s3.9
20184.7°C1.1°C-2.6°C14.9°C-12.8°C122 mm85%1.3 m/s3.5
20173.4°C-0.9°C-5.2°C14.0°C-14.8°C108 mm78%1.2 m/s3.8
20168.8°C4.0°C-0.8°C18.9°C-7.2°C86 mm81%1 m/s3.8
20152.3°C-2.1°C-6.6°C10.7°C-19.5°C70 mm85%1 m/s3.8
20143.7°C-1.2°C-6.0°C10.8°C-15.0°C119 mm78%1 m/s3.6
20135.1°C1.2°C-2.7°C12.4°C-9.7°C77 mm83%1.1 m/s3.6
2012 🔥10.9°C5.9°C1.0°C23.9°C-9.5°C39 mm82%0.9 m/s3.8
20116.0°C1.6°C-2.7°C15.2°C-13.7°C78 mm83%1 m/s3.7
2010 🌧️8.6°C4.6°C0.6°C17.6°C-4.8°C349 mm86%1.1 m/s3.4
20096.1°C1.5°C-3.1°C14.9°C-15.4°C71 mm83%1 m/s3.9
20085.6°C1.2°C-3.2°C13.5°C-8.1°C136 mm83%1.1 m/s3.7
20075.6°C0.4°C-4.8°C15.8°C-17.1°C121 mm83%1.1 m/s3.8
20066.5°C1.6°C-3.3°C17.8°C-9.1°C16 mm80%1 m/s4.2
20053.8°C-0.6°C-4.9°C12.9°C-12.6°C125 mm86%1 m/s3.9
20046.5°C2.2°C-2.1°C17.0°C-9.8°C80 mm82%1 m/s3.2
20037.0°C1.3°C-4.4°C18.7°C-18.3°C112 mm85%1 m/s3.7
20028.1°C3.2°C-1.7°C16.6°C-8.1°C100 mm78%1 m/s3.5
20013.2°C-0.1°C-3.4°C11.9°C-9.9°C233 mm86%1.1 m/s3.3
20009.1°C3.8°C-1.4°C18.4°C-11.5°C110 mm82%1 m/s3.8
19996.5°C1.8°C-2.8°C17.2°C-12.2°C108 mm83%1.2 m/s4
19986.9°C2.7°C-1.5°C24.4°C-12.7°C124 mm87%1 m/s3.4
19974.6°C0.4°C-3.8°C16.2°C-10.7°C151 mm84%1.2 m/s3.5
19963.8°C-0.8°C-5.4°C11.7°C-16.9°C82 mm85%1 m/s3.9
19956.8°C2.1°C-2.7°C14.9°C-10.3°C56 mm86%0.8 m/s3.4
19944.7°C0.5°C-3.7°C13.1°C-14.6°C178 mm89%0.9 m/s3.8
19933.5°C-1.1°C-5.6°C18.0°C-15.8°C182 mm91%1.1 m/s3.5
19924.5°C-0.2°C-4.8°C12.4°C-14.7°C100 mm81%1 m/s3.7
19917.3°C2.7°C-2.0°C18.8°C-7.8°C119 mm84%1.1 m/s3.3
19907.6°C2.3°C-3.0°C19.7°C-12.9°C50 mm82%0.9 m/s3.9
19895.2°C0.3°C-4.6°C20.1°C-14.9°C84 mm81%1 m/s3.6
19886.5°C1.4°C-3.7°C14.1°C-11.8°C85 mm80%1 m/s4.2
19876.2°C1.9°C-2.5°C18.2°C-12.2°C122 mm87%0.9 m/s3.4
19866.9°C1.6°C-3.8°C18.2°C-15.9°C94 mm84%1 m/s4.1
19856.9°C2.1°C-2.8°C18.3°C-10.7°C79 mm73%1.1 m/s4.1
1984 ❄️0.7°C-2.9°C-6.4°C7.9°C-16.9°C158 mm89%1.2 m/s3.7
19835.8°C2.1°C-1.6°C13.3°C-8.9°C254 mm86%1.2 m/s—
19825.6°C0.5°C-4.7°C13.9°C-16.2°C75 mm84%1 m/s—
19816.1°C1.5°C-3.0°C18.6°C-8.4°C21 mm81%1 m/s—

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

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Malden March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Malden in March?▼

The average high in March is around 6.1°C with lows near -3.1°C (mean 1.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Malden in March?▼

March averages 111 mm of rainfall in Malden, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 349 mm in 2010.

What was the hottest March on record in Malden?▼

The hottest March reached 24.4°C in 1998. The coldest dipped to -19.5°C in 2015.

Has March in Malden 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 2.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 5°C to 7.8°C and overnight lows from -3.7°C to -1.7°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Malden?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Malden and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 6.1°C daytime highs and -3.1°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Malden?▼

Not quite — March is the 4th coolest month in Malden, averaging 1.5°C.

What should I pack for Malden in March?▼

For March in Malden, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 6.1°C and lows of -3.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Malden humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 83% — quite humid.

How windy is Malden in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 1 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 1.3 m/s (2018).

Which March had the most rainfall in Malden?▼

The wettest March on record was 2010 with 349 mm. On average, March sees 111 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 Malden 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.