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San Diego in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in San Diego in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
🌊
Cold water
Are you considering a trip to San Diego in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +19°C and about 6 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 10 rainy days and 64 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
64 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Diego has good weather in March.

Average temperature in San Diego in March

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

The temperature in March is +16°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +23°C during the day and a minimum of +6°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +14°C to +16°C.

Is San Diego warm or cold in March?

San Diego is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +18°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +11°C to +12°C.

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 Diego:

Water temperature in San Diego in March

Water in San Diego in March is Cold. It varies from +14°C to +17°C, with an average of +15°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +19°C.

The water temperature in March is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in San Diego are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +20°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +15°C.

Can you swim in San Diego in March?

We would not recommend swimming in San Diego in March, the water is very cold (+15°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in San Diego in March

San Diego weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+18°C+19°C+20°C
Min. temperature
+3°C+6°C+6°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+31°C+35°C
Rainfall
84 mm64 mm27 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+15°C+15°C+16°C
Humidity
68%70%70%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
767
Cloudy days
111415
Rainy days
10108
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 +18°C to +19°C during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 84 mm to 64 mm. Humidity rises from 68% to 70%. Winds are stronger in comparison to February, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in February to 6 in March.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 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 Diego is gradually decreasing during March, going from 7 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in San Diego based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 48%, leading to total precipitation of around 151 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 30 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
March is one of the rainiest months in San Diego, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
San Diego wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 34% chance of precipitation and 84 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in San Diego?

This is the weather in San Diego in March 2023:
1 March
🌧️
+14°C
2 March
☀️
+15°C
3 March
☀️
+15°C
4 March
☀️
+14°C
5 March
☁️
+14°C
6 March
☁️
+16°C
7 March
☁️
+15°C
8 March
☁️
+15°C
9 March
☁️
+17°C
10 March
☁️
+16°C
11 March
🌫️
+16°C
12 March
🌫️
+17°C
13 March
☁️
+17°C
14 March
☁️
+18°C
15 March
🌫️
+17°C
16 March
☁️
+15°C
17 March
☀️
+17°C
18 March
☁️
+23°C
19 March
☁️
+19°C
20 March
🌫️
+16°C
21 March
🌫️
+16°C
22 March
🌧️
+16°C
23 March
🌧️
+15°C
24 March
☁️
+16°C
25 March
☀️
+16°C
26 March
☀️
+16°C
27 March
☀️
+19°C
28 March
☀️
+19°C
29 March
☁️
+17°C
30 March
🌧️
+15°C
31 March
☁️
+16°C
In March 2023 San Diego had 8 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +23°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 3 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 Years

This is how San Diego climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2001 (+19°C) and the highest in 2014 (+23°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 156 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1311 mm.

FAQ

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

Is March a good time to visit San Diego?

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

Can you sunbathe in San Diego in March?

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

Can you swim in San Diego in March?

Swimming in San Diego in March is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is San Diego rainy in March?

San Diego 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 Diego in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Diego 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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Monthly weather in San Diego

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in San Diego, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.