Palo Alto weather in March (California, United States of America)

Is Palo Alto a good destination in March, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Palo Alto generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 19°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Palo Alto in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 270 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Palo Alto climate page with graphs.

 

Palo Alto, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 270 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 73% *  

* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in March

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Palo Alto, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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