Mission Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Mission

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
28.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
15.2°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
22.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
33 mm
Avg Humidity
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66%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-2.5°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Mission March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Mission, with average highs near 28.8°C and lows around 15.2°C (mean 22°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 33 mm of rainfall and 66% relative humidity across the period.

Mission March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Mission. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Mission was 2020 — when the month averaged 25.5°C — while the coldest was 1987 at 18.7°C. Typical March days reach 28.8°C with nights near 15.2°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp21.6°C→22.8°C+1.2°C
Max Temp28.4°C→29.8°C+1.4°C
Min Temp14.9°C→15.7°C+0.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

18.0°C–20.0°C5 yr (11%)
20.0°C–22.0°C15 yr (33%)
22.0°C–24.0°C20 yr (44%)
24.0°C–26.0°C5 yr (11%)

Mission March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the drier months in Mission, averaging 33 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2025 with 219 mm, while the driest was 2013 at 0 mm.

Mission March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Mission during March averages 66%. The most humid March was 2015 at 79%, and the least humid was 1991 at 55%.

Mission March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 4.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Mission. The sunniest March was 1986 at 5.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2019 at 3.6.

Mission March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Mission during March is 3.7 m/s. The windiest March was 2008 at 4.6 m/s, while the calmest was 2015 at 2.8 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Mission

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
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Mild
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How March Ranks in Mission

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Mission Weather by Month

Mission March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp21.1°C21.9°C22.4°C21.8°C23.2°C+2.1°C
Avg High28.1°C28.7°C29.2°C28.4°C30.2°C+2.1°C
Avg Low14.1°C15.1°C15.7°C15.3°C16.2°C+2.1°C
Avg Rain17 mm41 mm21 mm39 mm55 mm+39 mm

Extreme March Records in Mission

🔥Warmest March40.2°C1994
🧊Coldest March0.2°C2002
🌧️Wettest March219 mm2025
🏜️Driest March0 mm2013
🌬️Windiest March4.6 m/s2008

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Mission have risen by about 1.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of 0.2°C (2002) to a record high of 40.2°C (1994).

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Rainfall in March is one of the drier months, averaging 33 mm, with a wettest year of 219 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Mission?

One of the best times to visit Mission

March is one of the best times to visit Mission. Expect days averaging 28.8°C and nights around 15.2°C (mean 22°C) — cooler than Mission's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (33 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Mission'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 →

Mission Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Mission, with average highs near 28.8°C and lows around 15.2°C (mean 22°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 33 mm of rainfall and 66% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 33 mm of rainfall in Mission, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 219 mm (2025), and the driest just 0 mm (2013). Humidity sits around 66% and average wind speed is 3.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.8 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 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 28.4°C to 29.8°C and overnight lows from 14.9°C to 15.7°C over the same span.
March Weather in Mission, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 🌧️31.1°C23.8°C16.5°C38.1°C10.6°C219 mm64%3.5 m/s5.5
202429.5°C23.2°C16.8°C35.9°C11.1°C42 mm71%3.2 m/s4.6
202330.8°C24.2°C17.6°C38.6°C7.2°C39 mm67%4 m/s4.5
202228.1°C20.2°C12.2°C35.5°C3.9°C3 mm65%3.6 m/s5.7
202129.5°C22.4°C15.3°C38.6°C10.1°C10 mm65%3.7 m/s4.9
2020 🔥32.2°C25.5°C18.9°C38.1°C10.9°C18 mm69%4 m/s4.6
201926.4°C20.5°C14.6°C35.3°C3.8°C53 mm70%3.7 m/s3.6
201830.7°C23.9°C17.2°C36.1°C11.6°C16 mm64%3.8 m/s5.2
201729.7°C23.7°C17.7°C35.0°C10.9°C72 mm71%4 m/s4.9
201629.5°C23.2°C16.9°C36.5°C8.6°C57 mm70%3.5 m/s4.9
201524.6°C19.2°C13.7°C30.8°C4.4°C95 mm79%2.8 m/s3.7
201425.9°C19.4°C12.9°C34.0°C3.9°C45 mm73%3.5 m/s4.1
201329.7°C21.8°C13.9°C38.7°C7.0°C0 mm55%4 m/s5.4
201230.3°C23.8°C17.2°C34.9°C7.8°C37 mm67%4.2 m/s5.1
201131.0°C23.7°C16.4°C37.3°C7.3°C3 mm65%4 m/s5.4
201026.4°C19.2°C12.0°C32.8°C3.3°C14 mm64%3.7 m/s5.4
200928.7°C21.9°C15.1°C35.9°C6.3°C9 mm64%4.1 m/s5.4
200830.1°C22.4°C14.7°C39.1°C4.9°C2 mm59%4.6 m/s5.5
200728.9°C23.0°C17.2°C34.2°C5.2°C16 mm69%4.2 m/s4.3
200631.0°C24.3°C17.6°C37.9°C6.2°C17 mm63%4.4 m/s4.8
200529.4°C22.1°C14.8°C38.7°C7.5°C15 mm65%3.4 m/s5.3
200428.5°C23.0°C17.5°C31.0°C13.1°C53 mm74%3.6 m/s3.9
200327.7°C21.0°C14.4°C33.7°C5.2°C28 mm70%3.2 m/s4.6
200229.5°C22.0°C14.6°C37.5°C0.2°C5 mm60%4.1 m/s5
200127.1°C20.0°C13.0°C33.7°C6.9°C28 mm66%3.3 m/s4.6
200031.0°C24.7°C18.5°C36.0°C11.0°C39 mm69%4 m/s4.9
199930.1°C23.4°C16.7°C36.9°C7.9°C78 mm67%4.1 m/s4.8
199827.0°C20.5°C14.0°C37.5°C4.9°C36 mm65%4 m/s5.2
199728.3°C22.1°C15.9°C34.4°C9.6°C118 mm72%3.3 m/s4.1
199626.7°C19.4°C12.1°C36.0°C2.0°C4 mm59%3.6 m/s5.3
199528.5°C21.5°C14.6°C40.2°C4.4°C41 mm67%3.5 m/s4.4
199428.9°C22.0°C15.1°C40.2°C5.2°C31 mm66%3.5 m/s4.5
199328.0°C21.2°C14.4°C33.5°C3.1°C55 mm68%3.3 m/s4.3
199228.7°C22.5°C16.2°C34.1°C8.9°C13 mm68%3.6 m/s4.4
199131.8°C24.1°C16.4°C38.3°C10.2°C7 mm55%3.9 m/s5.5
199028.5°C22.1°C15.8°C35.4°C7.4°C25 mm69%4.2 m/s4.4
198929.0°C20.9°C12.8°C39.8°C1.1°C1 mm59%3.8 m/s5.6
198827.1°C20.2°C13.4°C34.2°C2.6°C18 mm63%4 m/s4.6
1987 ❄️25.5°C18.7°C11.8°C32.4°C2.7°C17 mm66%3.2 m/s4.7
198629.2°C21.8°C14.3°C37.6°C8.3°C7 mm59%3.4 m/s5.9
198528.8°C22.5°C16.2°C36.8°C10.0°C25 mm69%3.9 m/s4.6
198429.0°C21.9°C14.8°C39.3°C6.8°C3 mm62%4 m/s5
198327.8°C20.4°C13.0°C34.1°C8.1°C23 mm64%3.6 m/s—
198230.1°C23.1°C16.1°C37.1°C2.5°C5 mm70%4 m/s—
198126.5°C20.3°C14.2°C33.6°C7.0°C50 mm66%3.7 m/s—

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

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Mission March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Mission in March?▼

The average high in March is around 28.8°C with lows near 15.2°C (mean 22°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Mission in March?▼

March averages 33 mm of rainfall in Mission, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 219 mm in 2025.

What was the hottest March on record in Mission?▼

The hottest March reached 40.2°C in 1994. The coldest dipped to 0.2°C in 2002.

Has March in Mission 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 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 28.4°C to 29.8°C and overnight lows from 14.9°C to 15.7°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Mission?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Mission and one of the drier months, so plan for around 28.8°C daytime highs and 15.2°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Mission?▼

Not quite — March is the 5th coolest month in Mission, averaging 22°C.

What should I pack for Mission in March?▼

For March in Mission, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 28.8°C and lows of 15.2°C.

Is Mission humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 66% — moderately humid.

How windy is Mission in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 3.7 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 4.6 m/s (2008).

Which March had the most rainfall in Mission?▼

The wettest March on record was 2025 with 219 mm. On average, March sees 33 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 Mission 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.