Oakland in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +63°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 13 rainy days with an average precipitation of 89 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
89 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Oakland has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Oakland in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Oakland for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in March is +57°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +64°F during the day and a minimum of +37°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +59°F.
Is Oakland warm or cold in March?
Oakland is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +48°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 Oakland:
Climate in Oakland in March
Oakland weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+61°F
+63°F
+66°F
Min. temperature
+30°F
+36°F
+39°F
Max. temperature
+79°F
+82°F
+88°F
Rainfall
105 mm
89 mm
38 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
77%
76%
72%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
5
5
8
Cloudy days
11
13
14
Rainy days
12
13
8
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +61°F to +63°F during the day.As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 105 mm to 89 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Oakland in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Oakland is gradually decreasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Oakland based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 74%, leading to total precipitation of around 376 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 65 mm, which is considered heavy rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Oakland wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 42% chance of precipitation and 108 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.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Oakland based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 0%, for a monthly total of around 1 mm.
How was the weather last March in Oakland?
This is the weather in Oakland in March 2024:
1 March
🌧️
+55°F
2 March
☀️
+57°F
3 March
☁️
+56°F
4 March
☁️
+54°F
5 March
🌧️
+52°F
6 March
🌧️
+54°F
7 March
🌧️
+53°F
8 March
☁️
+54°F
9 March
☁️
+54°F
10 March
🌧️
+57°F
11 March
☁️
+58°F
12 March
🌧️
+58°F
13 March
🌧️
+65°F
14 March
🌧️
+62°F
15 March
☁️
+59°F
16 March
☀️
+60°F
17 March
☀️
+64°F
18 March
☁️
+64°F
19 March
🌧️
+64°F
20 March
🌧️
+56°F
21 March
☁️
+55°F
22 March
🌧️
+55°F
23 March
☁️
+57°F
24 March
☁️
+58°F
25 March
☀️
+57°F
26 March
☀️
+58°F
27 March
☀️
+60°F
28 March
🌧️
+57°F
29 March
🌧️
+51°F
30 March
🌧️
+56°F
31 March
☀️
+59°F
In March 2024 Oakland had 7 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Oakland climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Oakland in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+65°F) and the highest in 2014 (+71°F). The driest year was 2013 with only 147 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1373 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Oakland in March:
Is March a good time to visit Oakland?
It’s always a good time to visit Oakland, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Oakland in March?
March has mild temperatures in Oakland. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Oakland rainy in March?
Oakland 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 Oakland in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Oakland in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Oakland, 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.
