Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 117mm, so some wet days are possible.
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
117mm
Sun
8.6h
Weather score
38
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
Showers
Rainfall averages 117mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Chico, California, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
March17°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Chico's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
March117mm average rain
March is wetter than Chico's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
March8.6 hours average sun
March sits close to Chico's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
March38 weather score
March scores below Chico'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.