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San Jose in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for San Jose in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in San Jose in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to San Jose in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +79°F and about 11 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 14 rainy days and 107 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
107 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Jose has good weather in March.

Average temperature in San Jose in March

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

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +79°F with a maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +59°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +81°F.

Is San Jose warm or cold in March?

San Jose is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +61°F to +63°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

March is one of the warmest months in San Jose, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in San Jose in March

San Jose weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+77°F+79°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+55°F+55°F+55°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+88°F+88°F
Rainfall
86 mm107 mm260 mm
Wind
5 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
67%67%71%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
14113
Cloudy days
363
Rainy days
111424
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 +77°F to +79°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 86 mm to 107 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 67%. Winds are calmer in comparison to February, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 14 sunny days in February to 11 in March.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in San Jose is gradually decreasing during March, going from 7 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in San Jose based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 90%, leading to total precipitation of around 104 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 28 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:
San Jose wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 100% chance of precipitation and 761 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in San Jose?

This is the weather in San Jose in March 2023:
1 March
☀️
+81°F
2 March
☀️
+74°F
3 March
☀️
+73°F
4 March
🌧️
+76°F
5 March
🌧️
+79°F
6 March
☀️
+85°F
7 March
🌧️
+83°F
8 March
☀️
+81°F
9 March
☀️
+85°F
10 March
☀️
+81°F
11 March
🌧️
+79°F
12 March
☀️
+79°F
13 March
🌧️
+82°F
14 March
☀️
+76°F
15 March
🌧️
+78°F
16 March
☀️
+83°F
17 March
🌧️
+80°F
18 March
🌧️
+80°F
19 March
🌧️
+79°F
20 March
🌧️
+78°F
21 March
☀️
+81°F
22 March
☀️
+78°F
23 March
☀️
+80°F
24 March
🌧️
+80°F
25 March
☀️
+71°F
26 March
☀️
+82°F
27 March
☀️
+79°F
28 March
☀️
+84°F
29 March
🌧️
+78°F
30 March
☀️
+79°F
31 March
🌧️
+81°F
In March 2023 San Jose had 18 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 91% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 6 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 Jose climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+81°F) and the highest in 1998 (+86°F). The driest year was 2020 with only 36 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 299 mm.

FAQ

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

Is March a good time to visit San Jose?

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

Can you sunbathe in San Jose in March?

March is warm in San Jose. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is San Jose rainy in March?

San Jose 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 Jose in March?

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

Monthly weather in San Jose

Source of the data

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