Gallatin Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Gallatin

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
14.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
2.8°C
Avg Temp
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8.5°C
Avg Rain
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120 mm
Avg Humidity
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82%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-5.7°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Gallatin March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Gallatin, with average highs near 14.2°C and lows around 2.8°C (mean 8.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 120 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

Gallatin March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Gallatin. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Gallatin was 2012 — when the month averaged 14.5°C — while the coldest was 1996 at 4.7°C. Typical March days reach 14.2°C with nights near 2.8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp7.9°C→10.1°C+2.2°C
Max Temp13.6°C→16.2°C+2.6°C
Min Temp2.1°C→3.9°C+1.8°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

4.0°C–6.8°C9 yr (20%)
6.8°C–9.5°C22 yr (49%)
9.5°C–12.3°C12 yr (27%)
12.3°C–15.0°C2 yr (4%)

Gallatin March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is about average for rainfall in Gallatin, averaging 120 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 1997 with 264 mm, while the driest was 1987 at 54 mm.

Gallatin March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Gallatin during March averages 82%. The most humid March was 2020 at 88%, and the least humid was 2000 at 75%.

Gallatin March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Gallatin. The sunniest March was 1986 at 4.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2020 at 3.2.

Gallatin March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Gallatin during March is 2.3 m/s. The windiest Marchs were 1998, 2008 and 2025, among others at 2.6 m/s, while the calmest was 2015 at 1.9 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Gallatin

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

How March Ranks in Gallatin

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Gallatin Weather by Month

Gallatin March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp8.1°C7.7°C8.8°C8.4°C10.2°C+2.1°C
Avg High14.0°C13.3°C14.6°C13.9°C16.1°C+2.1°C
Avg Low2.2°C2.1°C3.1°C2.9°C4.3°C+2.1°C
Avg Rain99 mm145 mm104 mm110 mm150 mm+51 mm

Extreme March Records in Gallatin

🔥Warmest March27.0°C2007
🧊Coldest March-15.9°C2014
🌧️Wettest March264 mm1997
🏜️Driest March54 mm1987
🌬️Windiest March2.6 m/s1985

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Gallatin have risen by about 2.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of -15.9°C (2014) to a record high of 27°C (2007).

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Rainfall in March is about average for rainfall, averaging 120 mm, with a wettest year of 264 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Gallatin?

A quieter season to visit Gallatin

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of September and June tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Gallatin. That said, March — with days averaging 14.2°C and nights around 2.8°C (mean 8.5°C) and higher rainfall (120 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Gallatin'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 →

Gallatin Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Gallatin, with average highs near 14.2°C and lows around 2.8°C (mean 8.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 120 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 120 mm of rainfall in Gallatin, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 264 mm (1997), and the driest just 54 mm (1987). Humidity sits around 82% 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 2.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 13.6°C to 16.2°C and overnight lows from 2.1°C to 3.9°C over the same span.
March Weather in Gallatin, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202516.8°C10.4°C3.9°C24.6°C-5.4°C159 mm77%2.6 m/s4.4
202417.1°C10.8°C4.4°C23.8°C-3.7°C89 mm79%2.1 m/s4.3
202314.9°C8.9°C2.8°C23.6°C-6.4°C127 mm77%2.4 m/s4.2
202215.6°C9.5°C3.3°C23.0°C-6.7°C85 mm81%2.4 m/s4.3
202116.6°C10.9°C5.3°C21.9°C-1.4°C216 mm82%2.2 m/s4.1
202015.8°C11.0°C6.1°C25.0°C-3.9°C224 mm88%2.3 m/s3.2
201912.2°C6.5°C0.8°C22.0°C-10.0°C79 mm81%2.2 m/s4.2
201812.8°C7.7°C2.6°C22.1°C-4.6°C128 mm85%2.3 m/s3.7
201715.4°C9.4°C3.4°C24.1°C-6.4°C127 mm78%2.5 m/s4.2
201616.6°C11.2°C5.8°C25.3°C-3.7°C109 mm84%2.4 m/s3.9
201513.7°C7.9°C2.2°C22.6°C-14.1°C128 mm85%1.9 m/s3.8
201411.3°C5.1°C-1.1°C21.3°C-15.9°C90 mm83%2.1 m/s4
201310.2°C4.9°C-0.5°C20.2°C-6.3°C130 mm82%2.2 m/s3.4
2012 🔥20.1°C14.5°C8.9°C26.3°C-3.0°C102 mm84%2.2 m/s4.5
201114.1°C8.9°C3.7°C24.0°C-2.4°C128 mm85%2.5 m/s3.5
201013.0°C7.9°C2.7°C22.2°C-3.6°C81 mm84%2 m/s3.7
200914.6°C9.4°C4.2°C22.8°C-7.3°C100 mm82%2.4 m/s3.6
200813.8°C8.1°C2.5°C20.0°C-6.2°C158 mm84%2.6 m/s3.6
200718.7°C12.5°C6.4°C27.0°C-5.6°C59 mm80%2.2 m/s4.5
200614.0°C8.4°C2.8°C25.0°C-5.1°C78 mm79%2.4 m/s4
200512.2°C6.9°C1.6°C21.9°C-5.1°C79 mm83%2.3 m/s4.1
200415.2°C9.9°C4.5°C24.1°C-4.1°C131 mm81%2.2 m/s4.1
200315.0°C9.2°C3.4°C21.7°C-5.5°C61 mm84%2 m/s4
200214.1°C8.1°C2.0°C23.7°C-7.8°C214 mm81%2.5 m/s3.8
200111.2°C5.6°C0.1°C17.1°C-6.1°C63 mm80%2 m/s4
200016.9°C10.3°C3.7°C24.5°C-4.2°C100 mm75%2.1 m/s4.5
199911.2°C5.3°C-0.5°C18.7°C-6.6°C104 mm80%2.2 m/s4
199813.1°C8.0°C2.9°C25.3°C-7.6°C101 mm83%2.6 m/s3.6
1997 🌧️15.9°C10.0°C4.1°C23.9°C-5.4°C264 mm84%2.3 m/s4
1996 ❄️10.1°C4.7°C-0.7°C19.6°C-12.6°C157 mm82%2.4 m/s3.9
199515.8°C9.3°C2.8°C23.3°C-8.2°C104 mm81%2.2 m/s4.4
199412.5°C6.8°C1.2°C21.5°C-7.9°C238 mm86%2.2 m/s4.1
199310.9°C6.2°C1.5°C24.0°C-7.1°C107 mm83%2.2 m/s3.4
199214.1°C8.2°C2.3°C22.3°C-6.2°C131 mm83%2.2 m/s4
199114.3°C8.9°C3.5°C22.5°C-4.1°C150 mm84%2.6 m/s3.8
199014.8°C9.5°C4.3°C24.1°C-6.1°C91 mm84%2.1 m/s3.6
198914.5°C8.7°C2.9°C22.7°C-4.4°C188 mm87%2.3 m/s3.8
198813.7°C7.8°C1.8°C22.4°C-5.1°C96 mm82%2.2 m/s4.3
198714.5°C8.6°C2.8°C21.9°C-4.9°C54 mm82%2.1 m/s4.5
198615.1°C8.4°C1.7°C25.7°C-7.4°C82 mm76%2.3 m/s4.8
198515.3°C9.6°C3.9°C23.9°C-5.1°C76 mm82%2.6 m/s3.8
198411.2°C5.8°C0.5°C22.6°C-6.5°C156 mm86%2.2 m/s3.6
198313.5°C8.0°C2.5°C22.2°C-5.2°C71 mm82%2.3 m/s—
198215.2°C9.5°C3.9°C25.4°C-6.5°C85 mm84%2.3 m/s—
198112.8°C6.4°C-0.1°C24.8°C-5.4°C84 mm76%2.2 m/s—

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

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Gallatin March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Gallatin in March?▼

The average high in March is around 14.2°C with lows near 2.8°C (mean 8.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Gallatin in March?▼

March averages 120 mm of rainfall in Gallatin, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 264 mm in 1997.

What was the hottest March on record in Gallatin?▼

The hottest March reached 27°C in 2007. The coldest dipped to -15.9°C in 2014.

Has March in Gallatin 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 2.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 13.6°C to 16.2°C and overnight lows from 2.1°C to 3.9°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Gallatin?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Gallatin and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 14.2°C daytime highs and 2.8°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Gallatin?▼

Not quite — March is the 4th coolest month in Gallatin, averaging 8.5°C.

What should I pack for Gallatin in March?▼

For March in Gallatin, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 14.2°C and lows of 2.8°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Gallatin humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 82% — quite humid.

How windy is Gallatin in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 2.3 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 2.6 m/s (1985).

Which March had the most rainfall in Gallatin?▼

The wettest March on record was 1997 with 264 mm. On average, March sees 120 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 Gallatin 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.