March could be a good time to visit Santa Cruz, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +86°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in March. However, expect about 8 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 108 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
March is usually the wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz;
Average weather
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+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+59°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
108 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Cruz has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Santa Cruz in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santa Cruz for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +93°F during the day to a minimum of +59°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +88°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 58% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +91°F to +72°F.
Is Santa Cruz warm or cold in March?
Santa Cruz is typically warm in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +72°F to +72°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Santa Cruz:
Climate in Santa Cruz in March
Santa Cruz weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+86°F
+86°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+57°F
+59°F
+52°F
Max. temperature
+97°F
+99°F
+95°F
Rainfall
135 mm
108 mm
65 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
79%
79%
78%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1010 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
2
3
4
Cloudy days
17
20
21
Rainy days
9
8
5
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day.As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 135 mm to 108 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 79%.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 2 to 3.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Santa Cruz in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Santa Cruz is gradually increasing during March, going from 5 m/s to 9 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Santa Cruz based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 83 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 12 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:
Santa Cruz wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 168 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 34 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Santa Cruz?
This is the weather in Santa Cruz in March 2023:
1 March
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+92°F
2 March
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+91°F
3 March
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+89°F
4 March
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+91°F
5 March
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+92°F
6 March
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+91°F
7 March
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+88°F
8 March
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+90°F
9 March
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+89°F
10 March
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+89°F
11 March
🌧️
+80°F
12 March
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+81°F
13 March
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+83°F
14 March
☁️
+88°F
15 March
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+90°F
16 March
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+90°F
17 March
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+92°F
18 March
☁️
+92°F
19 March
🌧️
+84°F
20 March
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+80°F
21 March
☁️
+88°F
22 March
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+90°F
23 March
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+88°F
24 March
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+85°F
25 March
🌧️
+80°F
26 March
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+82°F
27 March
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+86°F
28 March
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+91°F
29 March
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+92°F
30 March
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+86°F
31 March
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+71°F
In March 2023 Santa Cruz had 3 sunny days, 25 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 4 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 Santa Cruz climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Santa Cruz in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+85°F) and the highest in 2020 (+92°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 44 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 363 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santa Cruz in March:
Is March a good time to visit Santa Cruz?
It’s always a good time to visit Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz in March?
March is warm in Santa Cruz. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Santa Cruz rainy in March?
Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santa Cruz in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santa Cruz, 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.