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San Francisco in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in San Francisco in March 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit San Francisco in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +63°F during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 85 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
85 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Francisco has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in San Francisco in March

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

The temperature in March is +64°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +77°F during the day and a minimum of +41°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +63°F.

Is San Francisco warm or cold in March?

San Francisco 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 San Francisco:

Climate in San Francisco in March

San Francisco weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+61°F+63°F+66°F
Min. temperature
+30°F+36°F+39°F
Max. temperature
+75°F+79°F+86°F
Rainfall
111 mm85 mm37 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
80%79%77%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
568
Cloudy days
151718
Rainy days
884
Snowy days
000

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 111 mm to 85 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 5 to 6.

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

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in San Francisco is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in San Francisco based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 35 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
San Francisco wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 115 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in San Francisco?

This is the weather in San Francisco in March 2023:
1 March
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+68°F
2 March
☁️
+65°F
3 March
☁️
+64°F
4 March
🌧️
+57°F
5 March
☁️
+56°F
6 March
☀️
+59°F
7 March
☀️
+67°F
8 March
☀️
+70°F
9 March
☀️
+69°F
10 March
☀️
+66°F
11 March
☀️
+68°F
12 March
☀️
+66°F
13 March
☁️
+61°F
14 March
☁️
+65°F
15 March
☁️
+64°F
16 March
☀️
+65°F
17 March
☁️
+63°F
18 March
☀️
+64°F
19 March
☁️
+62°F
20 March
☀️
+64°F
21 March
☁️
+69°F
22 March
☀️
+78°F
23 March
☀️
+75°F
24 March
☁️
+63°F
25 March
☁️
+62°F
26 March
☀️
+64°F
27 March
☁️
+63°F
28 March
☁️
+61°F
29 March
☁️
+61°F
30 March
☁️
+60°F
31 March
☁️
+63°F
In March 2023 San Francisco had 13 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2006 (+59°F) and the highest in 2015 (+74°F). The driest year was 1988 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1991 with 247 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in San Francisco in March:

Is March a good time to visit San Francisco?

It’s always a good time to visit San Francisco, 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 San Francisco in March?

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

Is San Francisco rainy in March?

San Francisco 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 San Francisco in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Francisco in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in San Francisco

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in San Francisco, 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.