San Francisco · SpringMonth summary
San Francisco weather in March
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
9°C – 14°C
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit San Francisco in March?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 14°C.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: March is an average time for San Francisco. June (8.0/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
San Francisco in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in March
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in San Francisco. Temperatures rise (14°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (8.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 8°C | 14°C | 34% | 4.1 | 8.0h | 5.4/10 |
| ⛅ February | 8°C | 14°C | 29% | 3.4 | 9.4h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | 9°C | 14°C | 36% | 3.3 | 10.6h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ April | 10°C | 15°C | 15% | 1.1 | 11.9h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 11°C | 16°C | 8% | 0.6 | 12.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 12°C | 18°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.7h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 13°C | 18°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 14°C | 19°C | 1% | 0.0 | 12.1h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 14°C | 20°C | 4% | 0.1 | 11.3h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 19°C | 10% | 1.0 | 9.9h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ November | 10°C | 16°C | 23% | 2.1 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 8°C | 13°C | 32% | 4.3 | 8.0h | 5.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, San Francisco averages 14°C, 36% rainy days and 10.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.4/10.
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Comparison
March vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -35%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — San Francisco in March
Is March a good time to visit San Francisco?
March is an acceptable time for San Francisco (score 6.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (8.0/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in San Francisco in March?
It's cool with 14°C daytime and 9°C at night. 10.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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