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Sacramento in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Sacramento in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Sacramento in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Weather for Sacramento in March is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +66°F during the day, and approximately 13 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 12 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in March around 96 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
96 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sacramento has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Sacramento in March

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

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +61°F with a maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +36°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +61°F.

Is Sacramento warm or cold in March?

Sacramento is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +63°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +43°F to +46°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 Sacramento:

Climate in Sacramento in March

Sacramento weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+63°F+66°F+73°F
Min. temperature
+23°F+32°F+32°F
Max. temperature
+77°F+86°F+95°F
Rainfall
105 mm96 mm43 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
73%69%61%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
111315
Cloudy days
767
Rainy days
11128
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 +63°F to +66°F during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 105 mm to 96 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 11 to 13.

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

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Sacramento is gradually decreasing during March, going from 6 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Sacramento based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 224 mm, with a 68% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 21 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:
Sacramento wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 112 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Sacramento?

This is the weather in Sacramento in March 2023:
1 March
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+54°F
2 March
☀️
+58°F
3 March
☀️
+59°F
4 March
☀️
+60°F
5 March
🌧️
+54°F
6 March
☀️
+53°F
7 March
🌧️
+55°F
8 March
☀️
+56°F
9 March
☀️
+56°F
10 March
🌫️
+62°F
11 March
🌧️
+60°F
12 March
🌧️
+60°F
13 March
🌧️
+67°F
14 March
🌧️
+68°F
15 March
☀️
+62°F
16 March
☀️
+64°F
17 March
☀️
+67°F
18 March
☀️
+66°F
19 March
☀️
+65°F
20 March
☀️
+59°F
21 March
🌧️
+59°F
22 March
🌧️
+56°F
23 March
🌧️
+61°F
24 March
☀️
+60°F
25 March
☀️
+60°F
26 March
☀️
+59°F
27 March
☀️
+62°F
28 March
☁️
+63°F
29 March
🌧️
+54°F
30 March
☁️
+58°F
31 March
☁️
+61°F
In March 2023 Sacramento had 17 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 18 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+72°F) and the highest in 2014 (+78°F). The driest year was 2013 with only 192 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 1202 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sacramento in March:

Is March a good time to visit Sacramento?

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

Can you sunbathe in Sacramento in March?

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

Is Sacramento rainy in March?

Sacramento 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 Sacramento in March?

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

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in Sacramento

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sacramento, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.