California weather in March
Planning a getaway to California this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in California in March?
California is a region in the United States of America. California offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In March, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Sequoia National Park at 4°C to warm in Furnace Creek at 28°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Furnace Creek and -10°C in Sequoia National Park.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Coachella Valley with an average of 2.6 mm to heavy rainfall in Crescent City with 291 mm. The city Los Angeles usually sees around 275 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at March's conditions in California, see the map below. For a more detailed look at California's yearly weather, check out our California climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in California?
Los Angeles
In March Los Angeles generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Big Bear Lake
In March Big Bear Lake generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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San Francisco
In March San Francisco generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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San Diego
In March San Diego generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Anaheim
In March Anaheim generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in California, in the United States of America.
Is March the best time to visit California?
We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to California. Typically, the climate in Los Angeles is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit California is in January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Los Angeles.
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