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Los Angeles in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Los Angeles in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Los Angeles, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Los Angeles in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
🌊
Cold water
Planning a trip to Los Angeles in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +72°F and approximately 11 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 9 rainy days and 64 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
64 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Los Angeles has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Los Angeles in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Los Angeles for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +75°F during the day to a minimum of +43°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +63°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 28% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +64°F.

Is Los Angeles warm or cold in March?

Los Angeles is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +70°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +50°F to +52°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Los Angeles:

Water temperature in Los Angeles in March

Water in Los Angeles in March is Cold. It varies from +55°F to +62°F, with an average of +58°F. The air temperature averaging +72°F is higher than the water temperature.

The water temperature in March is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Los Angeles are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +67°F. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +58°F.

Can you swim in Los Angeles in March?

We would not recommend swimming in Los Angeles in March, the water is very cold (+58°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Los Angeles in March

Los Angeles weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+70°F+72°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+32°F+37°F+41°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+97°F+104°F
Rainfall
82 mm64 mm21 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s1 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+59°F+58°F+59°F
Humidity
65%67%64%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
121114
Cloudy days
81011
Rainy days
995
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +70°F to +72°F during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 82 mm to 64 mm. Humidity rises from 65% to 67%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 0 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 12 sunny days in February to 11 in March.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Los Angeles in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Los Angeles is gradually decreasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Los Angeles based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 253 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 63 mm, which is considered heavy rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
March is one of the rainiest months in Los Angeles, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Los Angeles wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 31% chance of precipitation and 82 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Los Angeles?

This is the weather in Los Angeles in March 2023:
1 March
🌧️
+55°F
2 March
☀️
+63°F
3 March
☀️
+63°F
4 March
☀️
+60°F
5 March
☁️
+58°F
6 March
☀️
+60°F
7 March
☀️
+61°F
8 March
☀️
+61°F
9 March
☀️
+67°F
10 March
🌫️
+64°F
11 March
🌫️
+63°F
12 March
🌫️
+64°F
13 March
☁️
+67°F
14 March
🌫️
+64°F
15 March
🌫️
+60°F
16 March
☁️
+60°F
17 March
☀️
+67°F
18 March
☀️
+76°F
19 March
☀️
+71°F
20 March
🌫️
+62°F
21 March
🌫️
+59°F
22 March
🌧️
+54°F
23 March
☁️
+61°F
24 March
☀️
+65°F
25 March
☀️
+65°F
26 March
☀️
+65°F
27 March
☀️
+72°F
28 March
☀️
+71°F
29 March
☀️
+63°F
30 March
🌧️
+59°F
31 March
☀️
+64°F
In March 2023 Los Angeles had 17 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Los Angeles climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Los Angeles in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2023 (+74°F) and the highest in 2015 (+81°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 120 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 998 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Los Angeles in March:

Is March a good time to visit Los Angeles?

March is a really good time to go to Los Angeles. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Los Angeles.

Can you sunbathe in Los Angeles in March?

March has mild temperatures in Los Angeles. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Los Angeles in March?

Swimming in Los Angeles in March is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Los Angeles rainy in March?

Los Angeles is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Los Angeles in March?

The amount of sunny days in Los Angeles during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Los Angeles

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Los Angeles, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.