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Half Moon Bay weather in March (California, United States of America)

How is the weather in Half Moon Bay in March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Half Moon Bay generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 6°C.

Half Moon Bay in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

With around 270 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Half Moon Bay. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Half Moon Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Half Moon Bay, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 100 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 270 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 73% *  
* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in March

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Half Moon Bay in March?

For visitors traveling to Half Moon Bay, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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