San Mateo weather in March (California, United States of America)

Is March a good time to explore San Mateo weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In March, San Mateo usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 18°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 8°C.

Precipitation

San Mateo in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 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 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 San Mateo climate page with graphs.

 

San Mateo, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 12°C *  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 270 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 73% *  

Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (10 KM, 6 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 San Mateo, 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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