Weather · March
San Diego weather in March
Average highs of 69°F, lows of 50°F and 1.6 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
March is San Diego’s 9th warmest month, with average highs of 69°F and lows of 50°F. That is 1° warmer than February, and 5° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 69°F
- Average low
- 50°F
- Precipitation
- 1.6 in
- Wet days
- 7
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:59 AM · 6:55 PM
What to wear in March
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
What March weather is good for
What’s on in San Diego in March
Guides for this month: St. Patrick’s Day in San Diego.
See all upcoming events and school days off.
March compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit San Diego and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in San Diego in March?
Average highs are 69°F and average lows 50°F, for a daily mean of 59°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in San Diego in March?
March averages 1.6 in of precipitation over about 7 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in San Diego in March?
Around mid-March the sun rises about 6:59 AM and sets about 6:55 PM, for roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.
Is March a good time to visit San Diego?
The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. March is mild, with St. Patrick’s Day events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, San Diego Montgomery Fld station (1.5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.