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

What can you expect from the weather in San Mateo during March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, San Mateo typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

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.

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

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 270 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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

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 San Mateo in March?

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 in March.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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