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Odessa in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Odessa in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Odessa, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Odessa in March 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
🌊
Cold water
If you plan to visit Odessa in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +7°C during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 rainy days in the month and around 16 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-14°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
16 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Odessa has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Odessa in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Odessa for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +16°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +10°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +7°C to +11°C.

Is Odessa warm or cold in March?

Odessa is typically cool in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +2°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -2°C to +1°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Odessa:

Water temperature in Odessa in March

Water in Odessa in March is Cold. It varies from +2°C to +6°C, with an average of +4°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +7°C.

The water temperature in March is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Odessa are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +24°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +3°C.

Can you swim in Odessa in March?

We would not recommend swimming in Odessa in March, the water is very cold (+4°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
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Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Odessa in March

Odessa weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+2°C+7°C+13°C
Min. temperature
-19°C-14°C-3°C
Max. temperature
+16°C+22°C+28°C
Rainfall
9 mm16 mm24 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+3°C+4°C+8°C
Humidity
81%76%72%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1016 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
469
Cloudy days
161410
Rainy days
4710
Snowy days
530

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +2°C to +7°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 9 mm to 16 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 4 to 6.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Odessa in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Odessa is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Odessa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 26 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Odessa wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 27% chance of precipitation and 38 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 9 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Odessa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Odessa?

This is the weather in Odessa in March 2023:
1 March
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+7°C
2 March
☁️
+7°C
3 March
☀️
+8°C
4 March
☀️
+10°C
5 March
☀️
+7°C
6 March
☁️
+8°C
7 March
☁️
+11°C
8 March
☁️
+13°C
9 March
☁️
+16°C
10 March
☁️
+15°C
11 March
☁️
+12°C
12 March
☁️
+7°C
13 March
☀️
+9°C
14 March
☀️
+9°C
15 March
☁️
+7°C
16 March
☁️
+8°C
17 March
☁️
+7°C
18 March
☁️
+8°C
19 March
☁️
+7°C
20 March
☁️
+9°C
21 March
☁️
+11°C
22 March
☁️
+12°C
23 March
☀️
+14°C
24 March
☁️
+14°C
25 March
☁️
+10°C
26 March
🌧️
+12°C
27 March
☁️
+12°C
28 March
☁️
+8°C
29 March
☀️
+4°C
30 March
☀️
+10°C
31 March
☁️
+11°C
In March 2023 Odessa had 9 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +10°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Odessa climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Odessa in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+11°C) and the highest in 2023 (+17°C). The driest year was 1983 with only 108 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 498 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Odessa in March:

Is March a good time to visit Odessa?

It’s always a good time to visit Odessa, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Odessa in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Odessa in March?

Swimming in Odessa in March is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Odessa rainy in March?

Odessa is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Odessa in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Odessa in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Ukraine

Check out the weather for other cities in Ukraine.

Monthly weather in Odessa

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Odessa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.