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March is a poor month in Brainerd

Climate Overview

Brainerd, United States in March has cold conditions, with highs averaging around 3.9°C (39°F).

This month falls at the beginning of Spring. Cold conditions dominate the month.

Daily highs in March gradually rise from around 1°C (34°F) at the start to 6°C (42°F) by month's end.

Rainfall is heaviest during the last third of the month, while the first third tends to be drier.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 28th, averaging 5.9°C (43°F).

Compared to February, this month is about 8°C warmer with 2 more rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into April.

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Monthly March Averages

Temperature
4°C / -5°C
Feels Like
-1°C / -10°C
Rain
7 days · 43 mm
Sunshine
8.1h / day
Humidity
68% — Humid
Wind
20 km/h
Wind Direction
NNW (346°)
Gusts
42 km/h
Daylight
11.9 h
Cloud Cover
63%
Clear Sky Days
2.9
UV Index
4.2 — Moderate
Dew Point
-6°C — Dry
Moon Phase
First Quarter · 46%
Snow Days
8 days · 18.7 cm
Frost Days
26 days

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C -8°C -12°C -16°C 151015202531
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Daily Precipitation

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Rainfall

Daily Sunshine

0h 3h 6h 9h 12h 151015202531
Sunshine

Daily Wind Speed

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Wind Speed
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:31
Daylight 11.9h
Sunset 19:23

What to Expect

Cold daytime highs of 4°C (39°F) mean shorter outdoor excursions with warming breaks.

Rain usually comes in shorter passing showers rather than all-day rain.

3 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
-6°C / -14°C
Feels Like
-11°C / -19°C
Rain
5days (18 mm) Good
Sun
5.3h Fair
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
1.9 Low
Snow Days
10days
February
Poor
Temp
-4°C / -13°C
Feels Like
-9°C / -19°C
Rain
5days (22 mm) Good
Sun
7.3h Good
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
3 Moderate
Snow Days
9days
March
Poor
Temp
4°C / -5°C
Feels Like
-1°C / -10°C
Rain
7days (43 mm) Good
Sun
8.1h Good
Humidity
68% Muggy
UV
4.2 Moderate
Snow Days
8days
April
Poor
Temp
10°C / 0°C
Feels Like
6°C / -4°C
Rain
10days (74 mm) Wet
Sun
8.6h Good
Humidity
67% Muggy
UV
4.9 Moderate
Snow Days
7days
May best
Good
Temp
19°C / 9°C
Feels Like
17°C / 6°C
Rain
10days (74 mm) Wet
Sun
10.5h Excellent
Humidity
65% Muggy
UV
6.4 High
Snow Days
1days
June best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 15°C
Feels Like
25°C / 14°C
Rain
11days (96 mm) Wet
Sun
12.1h Excellent
Humidity
67% Muggy
UV
6.5 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
27°C / 18°C
Feels Like
28°C / 18°C
Rain
10days (93 mm) Wet
Sun
12.5h Excellent
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
6.8 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 17°C
Feels Like
26°C / 17°C
Rain
10days (96 mm) Wet
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
6.1 High
September best
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 14°C
Feels Like
21°C / 12°C
Rain
9days (86 mm) Wet
Sun
9h Good
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
5 Moderate
October
Fair
Temp
13°C / 6°C
Feels Like
10°C / 2°C
Rain
8days (69 mm) Wet
Sun
6.8h Fair
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
3.3 Moderate
Snow Days
2days
November
Poor
Temp
4°C / -2°C
Feels Like
0°C / -7°C
Rain
5days (35 mm) Good
Sun
5.3h Fair
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
2.1 Moderate
Snow Days
7days
December
Poor
Temp
-3°C / -10°C
Feels Like
-8°C / -15°C
Rain
7days (48 mm) Good
Sun
4.3h Fair
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
1.6 Low
Snow Days
12days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January -6°C / -14°C -11°C / -19°C 5days (18 mm) Good 5.3h Fair 78% Humid 1.9 Low Poor View Details
February -4°C / -13°C -9°C / -19°C 5days (22 mm) Good 7.3h Good 73% Muggy 3 Moderate Poor View Details
March 4°C / -5°C -1°C / -10°C 7days (43 mm) Good 8.1h Good 68% Muggy 4.2 Moderate Poor View Details
April 10°C / 0°C 6°C / -4°C 10days (74 mm) Wet 8.6h Good 67% Muggy 4.9 Moderate Poor View Details
May best 19°C / 9°C 17°C / 6°C 10days (74 mm) Wet 10.5h Excellent 65% Muggy 6.4 High Good View Details
June best 25°C / 15°C 25°C / 14°C 11days (96 mm) Wet 12.1h Excellent 67% Muggy 6.5 High Excellent View Details
July best 27°C / 18°C 28°C / 18°C 10days (93 mm) Wet 12.5h Excellent 71% Muggy 6.8 High Excellent View Details
August best 25°C / 17°C 26°C / 17°C 10days (96 mm) Wet 10.9h Excellent 72% Muggy 6.1 High Excellent View Details
September best 22°C / 14°C 21°C / 12°C 9days (86 mm) Wet 9h Good 72% Muggy 5 Moderate Excellent View Details
October 13°C / 6°C 10°C / 2°C 8days (69 mm) Wet 6.8h Fair 71% Muggy 3.3 Moderate Fair View Details
November 4°C / -2°C 0°C / -7°C 5days (35 mm) Good 5.3h Fair 72% Muggy 2.1 Moderate Poor View Details
December -3°C / -10°C -8°C / -15°C 7days (48 mm) Good 4.3h Fair 77% Humid 1.6 Low Poor View Details

What to Wear

Full winter gear is a must — insulated coat, thermal base layers, warm hat, gloves, and waterproof boots.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Warm coatThermal base layersScarf & glovesUmbrellaComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

March is typically poor for visiting Brainerd, with average highs of 4°C (39°F) and around 7 rainy days. Brainerd, United States in March has cold conditions, with highs averaging around 3.9°C (39°F).
Brainerd typically sees around 7 rainy days in March with 43 mm (1.7 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Yes, nights in Brainerd during March are cold, averaging -5°C (23°F). Pack warm layers and a coat for evenings.
With highs of 4°C (39°F) and lows of -5°C (23°F) in March, we recommend: Warm coat, Thermal base layers, Scarf & gloves, Umbrella, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
March is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Brainerd. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Brainerd during March is 4 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Brainerd gets approximately 12 hours of daylight per day in March, with around 8 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Brainerd typically sees around 8 snow days in March with roughly 19 cm (7 in) of snowfall.

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