United States San Francisco Weather in March — Climate Guide
March in San Francisco is Moderate
March is Moderate for San Francisco.
March is shoulder season — improving weather + manageable crowds + hotel rates still 25% below peak. The first cherry blossoms appear in Japantown (Sutter + Buchanan area). St. Patrick's Day parade through Market Street draws crowds.
Travel score
San Francisco March Weather Stats
Avg High
16°C
Avg Low
10°C
Rainy Days
8
75mm total
Sunshine
8h
Daily avg
Humidity
70%
Comfortable
UV Index
5
Moderate
Wind
14 km/h
Gusts 32
Sea Temp
13°C
Avg water temp
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
March Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
9 μg/m³
PM10
18 μg/m³
Status
Good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
15°C
Nighttime
9°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
14 km/h
Max gust 32 km/h
Activities Recommended for March
March Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Weather improves (16/10°C)
- Cherry blossoms begin
- Hotel rates still moderate
Cons
- Some rain remaining
- Windy
March Events & Festivals
- Start of spring
- Japantown Cherry Blossom preview (late March)
San Francisco in March — Full Picture
March is shoulder season — improving weather + manageable crowds + hotel rates still 25% below peak. The first cherry blossoms appear in Japantown (Sutter + Buchanan area). St. Patrick's Day parade through Market Street draws crowds.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Early spring — high 16°C, low 10°C. Light jacket + occasional umbrella. First cherry blossoms appear in Japantown by mid-March.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current17.3°C
11°C
5.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
19.3°C
13.3°C
0.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
20.3°C
12.7°C
3.7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
14.3°C
8.3°C
10.3/mo
San Francisco Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14° | 8° | 11d·110mm | 5h | 75% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 15° | 9° | 10d·110mm | 6h | 73% | 4 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 16° | 10° | 8d·75mm | 8h | 70% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 17° | 11° | 5d·35mm | 9h | 70% | 7 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| May (Best) | 19° | 12° | 3d·18mm | 10h | 70% | 8 | Busy | Peak |
| 19° | 13° | 1d·5mm | 9h | 75% | 9 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 19° | 13° | 0d·0mm | 9h | 78% | 10 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 20° | 14° | 0d·0mm | 9h | 78% | 9 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 22° | 14° | 1d·8mm | 10h | 73% | 8 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 21° | 13° | 3d·28mm | 8h | 73% | 6 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 18° | 11° | 7d·70mm | 7h | 73% | 4 | Busy | Peak | |
| 14° | 8° | 10d·110mm | 5h | 75% | 3 | Very busy | Peak |
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San Francisco March Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is March a good time to visit San Francisco?
San Francisco in March is Moderate. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in San Francisco in March?
San Francisco March averages a high of 16°C and a low of 10°C.
Does it rain much in San Francisco in March?
San Francisco March averages 75mm of rainfall over about 8 rainy days.
What should I wear in San Francisco in March?
Early spring — high 16°C, low 10°C. Light jacket + occasional umbrella. First cherry blossoms appear in Japantown by mid-March.
What time are sunrise and sunset in San Francisco in March?
San Francisco March sunrise is 06:25 and sunset is 19:15, with 12h 50m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in San Francisco in March?
San Francisco March air quality (AQI) averages 35, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 9μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in San Francisco in March?
In March, San Francisco is great for Golden Gate Bridge walk, Chinatown, Japantown cherry blossoms.
Is March peak season in San Francisco?
San Francisco March crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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