Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Big Sur, United States in March
Weather score30Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 144mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
144mm
Sun
8.6h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
30
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 144mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Big Sur, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March14°C average high
March has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJuly to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March144mm average rain
March is wetter than Big Sur's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsMay to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March8.6 hours average sun
March sits close to Big Sur's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March13°C average sea
March is below Big Sur's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March30 weather score
March scores below Big Sur's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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