Planning a trip to Santa Clara in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +28°C and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 11 rainy days and 29 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+9°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
29 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Clara has good weather in March.
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Average temperature in Santa Clara in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santa Clara for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +33°C during the day to a minimum of +17°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +30°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +31°C to +30°C.
Is Santa Clara warm or cold in March?
Santa Clara is typically warm in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +18°C to +19°C.
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 Clara:
Climate in Santa Clara in March
Santa Clara weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+27°C
+28°C
+30°C
Min. temperature
+9°C
+9°C
+11°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+35°C
+37°C
Rainfall
26 mm
29 mm
43 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
76%
73%
72%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
7
8
7
Cloudy days
11
11
8
Rainy days
10
11
14
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as good as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +27°C to +28°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 26 mm to 29 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 73%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 7 to 8.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Santa Clara in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Santa Clara is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Santa Clara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 43 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Santa Clara wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 151 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Santa Clara?
This is the weather in Santa Clara in March 2024:
1 March
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+31°C
2 March
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+32°C
3 March
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+32°C
4 March
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+31°C
5 March
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+31°C
6 March
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+30°C
7 March
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+30°C
8 March
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+30°C
9 March
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+28°C
10 March
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+29°C
11 March
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+31°C
12 March
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+30°C
13 March
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+32°C
14 March
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+33°C
15 March
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+29°C
16 March
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+27°C
17 March
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+30°C
18 March
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+30°C
19 March
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+28°C
20 March
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+25°C
21 March
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+27°C
22 March
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+27°C
23 March
🌧️
+28°C
24 March
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+30°C
25 March
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+33°C
26 March
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+32°C
27 March
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+31°C
28 March
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+32°C
29 March
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+31°C
30 March
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+30°C
31 March
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+30°C
In March 2024 Santa Clara had 14 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Santa Clara climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Santa Clara in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+28°C) and the highest in 2023 (+31°C). The driest year was 2004 with only 508 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 1348 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santa Clara in March:
Is March a good time to visit Santa Clara?
March is a really good time to go to Santa Clara. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Santa Clara.
Can you sunbathe in Santa Clara in March?
March is warm in Santa Clara. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Santa Clara rainy in March?
Santa Clara is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Santa Clara in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santa Clara in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santa Clara, 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.
