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San Jose in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for San Jose in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in San Jose in March 2026

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for San Jose in March is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +18°C during the day, and approximately 6 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 13 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in March around 112 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
+2°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
112 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
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 +16°C with a maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +12°C to +17°C.

Is San Jose warm or cold in March?

San Jose is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +17°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +7°C to +8°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 Jose:

Climate in San Jose in March

San Jose weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+17°C+18°C+20°C
Min. temperature
-2°C+2°C+3°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+30°C+34°C
Rainfall
125 mm112 mm53 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
72%70%67%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
667
Cloudy days
111214
Rainy days
12139
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 +17°C to +18°C during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 125 mm to 112 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.

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 4 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 4 m/s to 2 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
Total precipitation in March is about 205 mm, with a 77% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 24 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 Jose, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
San Jose wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 125 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 6 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in San Jose?

This is the weather in San Jose in March 2024:
1 March
🌧️
+12°C
2 March
☀️
+16°C
3 March
☁️
+16°C
4 March
☁️
+15°C
5 March
🌧️
+11°C
6 March
🌧️
+12°C
7 March
🌧️
+13°C
8 March
🌧️
+14°C
9 March
🌧️
+13°C
10 March
🌫️
+13°C
11 March
🌫️
+19°C
12 March
🌧️
+18°C
13 March
🌧️
+19°C
14 March
🌧️
+18°C
15 March
☁️
+16°C
16 March
☀️
+18°C
17 March
🌧️
+19°C
18 March
☁️
+21°C
19 March
🌧️
+21°C
20 March
🌧️
+16°C
21 March
☁️
+14°C
22 March
🌧️
+16°C
23 March
☁️
+14°C
24 March
☀️
+14°C
25 March
☀️
+14°C
26 March
☀️
+14°C
27 March
☀️
+19°C
28 March
☁️
+18°C
29 March
🌧️
+10°C
30 March
🌧️
+15°C
31 March
☀️
+17°C
In March 2024 San Jose had 7 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +10°C. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+20°C) and the highest in 2024 (+24°C). The driest year was 2013 with only 147 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 4306 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 has mild temperatures in San Jose. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

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?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Jose 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 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, 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.