March verdict

San Diego, California, United States in March

Weather score48Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 51mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

San Diego, California, United States, United States travel weather guide
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March weather

Monthly averages

Temp

19°C

Rain

51mm

Sun

8.4h

Sea

15°C

Weather score

48

Mixed

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 51mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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March19°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.

March51mm average rain

March is one of San Diego's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsApril to October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

March8.4 hours average sun

March sits close to San Diego's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsApril and July to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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March15°C average sea

March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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March48 weather score

March scores below San Diego's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJuly to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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