Odessa Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Odessa

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
22.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
5.6°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
13.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
19 mm
Avg Humidity
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45%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-4.4°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Odessa March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Odessa, with average highs near 22.1°C and lows around 5.6°C (mean 13.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 19 mm of rainfall and 45% relative humidity across the period.

Odessa March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Odessa. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Odessa was 2017 — when the month averaged 17.2°C — while the coldest was 1987 at 10°C. Typical March days reach 22.1°C with nights near 5.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp13.3°C→14.7°C+1.4°C
Max Temp21.3°C→23.3°C+2°C
Min Temp5.3°C→6.2°C+0.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

10.0°C–12.0°C5 yr (11%)
12.0°C–14.0°C16 yr (36%)
14.0°C–16.0°C19 yr (42%)
16.0°C–18.0°C5 yr (11%)

Odessa March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the drier months in Odessa, averaging 19 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2007 with 81 mm, while the driest was 2013 at 0 mm.

Odessa March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Odessa during March averages 45%. The most humid March was 1987 at 59%, and the least humid was 2025 at 29%.

Odessa March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 5.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Odessa. The sunniest March was 2022 at 6.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2020 at 4.8.

Odessa March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Odessa during March is 3.7 m/s. The windiest March was 1991 at 4.4 m/s, while the calmest was 2015 at 2.7 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Odessa

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How March Ranks in Odessa

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Odessa Weather by Month

Odessa March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp13.1°C13.2°C13.8°C14.6°C15.0°C+1.9°C
Avg High21.4°C21.3°C21.8°C23.1°C23.3°C+1.9°C
Avg Low4.9°C5.0°C5.7°C6.1°C6.7°C+1.8°C
Avg Rain11 mm17 mm34 mm14 mm17 mm+5 mm

Extreme March Records in Odessa

🔥Warmest March34.3°C2012
🧊Coldest March-7.7°C1989
🌧️Wettest March81 mm2007
🏜️Driest March0 mm2013
🌬️Windiest March4.4 m/s1991

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Odessa have risen by about 1.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of -7.7°C (1989) to a record high of 34.3°C (2012).

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Rainfall in March is one of the drier months, averaging 19 mm, with a wettest year of 81 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Odessa?

A good time to visit Odessa

March is a good time to visit Odessa, with days averaging 22.1°C and nights around 5.6°C (mean 13.9°C, cooler than Odessa's yearly average) and low rainfall. May and September are marginally more temperate, but March still suits most travellers.

See Odessa'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 →

Odessa Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Odessa, with average highs near 22.1°C and lows around 5.6°C (mean 13.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 19 mm of rainfall and 45% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 19 mm of rainfall in Odessa, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 81 mm (2007), and the driest just 0 mm (2013). Humidity sits around 45% and average wind speed is 3.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.7 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 1.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.3°C to 23.3°C and overnight lows from 5.3°C to 6.2°C over the same span.
March Weather in Odessa, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202524.9°C16.3°C7.7°C32.6°C1.4°C0 mm29%4.1 m/s6.2
202423.1°C15.0°C7.0°C30.2°C0.8°C15 mm43%3.6 m/s5.2
202323.0°C14.6°C6.3°C31.3°C0.1°C1 mm40%3.8 m/s5.6
202222.4°C13.4°C4.5°C33.9°C-4.9°C1 mm31%3.7 m/s6.3
202123.2°C14.4°C5.6°C31.2°C-3.7°C7 mm40%4.1 m/s6
202023.0°C16.1°C9.2°C33.7°C1.8°C74 mm55%3.5 m/s4.8
201919.1°C12.0°C4.8°C31.2°C-7.3°C24 mm54%3.9 m/s5
201823.9°C15.8°C7.7°C32.2°C0.5°C11 mm39%3.7 m/s5.7
2017 🔥26.0°C17.2°C8.4°C34.3°C1.4°C14 mm49%3.7 m/s6.1
201624.2°C15.5°C6.9°C31.1°C0.1°C14 mm43%3.7 m/s6.2
201520.5°C12.9°C5.3°C32.2°C-6.8°C38 mm58%2.7 m/s5
201422.0°C13.1°C4.3°C29.8°C-6.5°C3 mm37%4 m/s6
201323.2°C14.1°C5.0°C32.3°C-2.5°C0 mm35%3.8 m/s6.1
201224.8°C16.2°C7.6°C34.3°C0.0°C10 mm43%3.8 m/s5.6
201126.4°C16.9°C7.3°C32.2°C-0.4°C4 mm33%3.5 m/s6.2
201020.6°C12.0°C3.5°C32.1°C-3.1°C18 mm47%4 m/s6
200922.9°C14.3°C5.7°C31.1°C-3.5°C9 mm41%3.6 m/s5.5
200821.9°C13.1°C4.3°C30.5°C-3.6°C12 mm42%3.9 m/s5.8
2007 🌧️21.9°C14.5°C7.0°C29.9°C-4.0°C81 mm56%3.3 m/s5.4
200622.0°C14.4°C6.8°C30.9°C-2.9°C36 mm48%4 m/s5.3
200520.2°C12.2°C4.2°C27.4°C-2.0°C16 mm52%3.7 m/s5.9
200423.2°C15.8°C8.4°C31.3°C1.3°C46 mm55%4 m/s5.3
200322.4°C14.3°C6.1°C30.0°C0.1°C13 mm46%3.6 m/s5.9
200221.1°C12.2°C3.3°C31.4°C-7.6°C43 mm40%3.7 m/s5.7
200119.3°C11.8°C4.3°C28.8°C-0.8°C32 mm57%3.3 m/s5.1
200023.4°C14.9°C6.4°C30.2°C-1.5°C52 mm43%4 m/s5.6
199922.3°C14.1°C5.9°C31.2°C-2.0°C47 mm49%3.9 m/s5.6
199820.3°C11.8°C3.2°C31.2°C-5.5°C25 mm47%4.1 m/s6.2
199722.6°C14.3°C6.1°C31.3°C-1.0°C6 mm47%3.6 m/s5.8
199620.4°C11.3°C2.1°C28.4°C-6.5°C2 mm31%3.8 m/s6.1
199521.1°C13.2°C5.3°C31.8°C-5.5°C7 mm47%3.8 m/s5.3
199422.1°C14.0°C6.0°C29.9°C-3.3°C2 mm44%3.6 m/s5.6
199320.6°C12.5°C4.4°C28.9°C-6.2°C12 mm50%3.6 m/s5.7
199221.6°C13.8°C6.0°C26.3°C-1.7°C19 mm54%3.8 m/s6.1
199121.7°C13.6°C5.4°C29.5°C-0.9°C3 mm39%4.4 m/s5.9
199020.7°C13.0°C5.3°C30.0°C-1.5°C44 mm50%3.5 m/s5.3
198923.2°C14.2°C5.3°C32.9°C-7.7°C9 mm43%3.5 m/s6
198821.4°C12.3°C3.2°C30.6°C-4.5°C20 mm39%3.9 m/s6.2
1987 ❄️17.8°C10.0°C2.1°C25.3°C-6.5°C27 mm59%3.4 m/s5.7
198623.2°C14.9°C6.6°C31.3°C0.0°C2 mm41%3.6 m/s6
198522.0°C14.3°C6.7°C29.4°C0.4°C18 mm53%4 m/s5.4
198421.6°C12.8°C4.0°C30.5°C-4.8°C1 mm40%3.7 m/s5.6
198321.2°C13.2°C5.3°C30.5°C-1.6°C7 mm46%4.2 m/s—
198222.6°C14.3°C6.0°C30.8°C-4.8°C8 mm43%3.7 m/s—
198119.3°C11.9°C4.6°C29.6°C-0.3°C12 mm55%3.9 m/s—

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

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Odessa March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Odessa in March?▼

The average high in March is around 22.1°C with lows near 5.6°C (mean 13.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Odessa in March?▼

March averages 19 mm of rainfall in Odessa, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 81 mm in 2007.

What was the hottest March on record in Odessa?▼

The hottest March reached 34.3°C in 2012. The coldest dipped to -7.7°C in 1989.

Has March in Odessa 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 1.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.3°C to 23.3°C and overnight lows from 5.3°C to 6.2°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Odessa?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Odessa and one of the drier months, so plan for around 22.1°C daytime highs and 5.6°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Odessa?▼

Not quite — March is the 5th coolest month in Odessa, averaging 13.9°C.

What should I pack for Odessa in March?▼

For March in Odessa, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 22.1°C and lows of 5.6°C.

Is Odessa humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 45% — relatively dry.

How windy is Odessa in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 3.7 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 4.4 m/s (1991).

Which March had the most rainfall in Odessa?▼

The wettest March on record was 2007 with 81 mm. On average, March sees 19 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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