Temperature in California in March

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in California, the United States of America this March.

California, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in March ranging from 4°C (39°F) in Sequoia National Park to 28°C (82°F) in Furnace Creek. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Furnace Creek and -10°C (14°F) in Sequoia National Park.

What is the temperature of the different cities in California, the United States of America in March?

Curious about the March temperatures in the prime spots of California? Navigate the map below and tap on a destination dot for more detailed stats.

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Best Places to Visit in California in March

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in March: blue is cold, red is hot.

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California temperatures in March: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in California, the United States of America in March?

Average daytime highs in California, the United States of America during March reach about 20°C (68°F) in Los Angeles.

How cold does it get at night in California, the United States of America in March?

Nighttime temperatures in Los Angeles typically drop to around 11°C (52°F) in March.

What is the warmest city in March in California, the United States of America?

Based on our systematic data collection, Furnace Creek has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 28°C (82°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 12°C (54°F).

What is the coldest city in March in California, the United States of America?

The coldest city in March in California, the United States of America is Sequoia National Park when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 4°C (39°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -10°C (14°F).

How much sun does California, the United States of America get in March?

Los Angeles usually sees around 275 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

What is the water temperature in March?

The water temperature averages approximately 15°C (59°F) in Palm Springs this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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