California (Los Angeles) · March
Low seasonUSA · North America
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 20° (68°)13– (55–)28 (82) | 20° (68°)13– (55–)27 (81) | 21° (70°)14– (57–)28 (82) | 22° (72°)16– (61–)31 (88) | 23° (73°)18– (64–)30 (86) | 25° (77°)20– (68–)29 (84) | 28° (82°)23– (73–)32 (90) | 28° (82°)23– (73–)33 (91) | 28° (82°)21– (70–)36 (97) | 26° (79°)19– (66–)34 (93) | 23° (73°)17– (63–)32 (90) | 20° (68°)13– (55–)27 (81) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 10° (50°)5– (41–)14 (57) | 11° (52°)5– (41–)14 (57) | 12° (54°)8– (46–)15 (59) | 14° (57°)9– (48–)17 (63) | 15° (59°)11– (52–)17 (63) | 17° (63°)14– (57–)19 (66) | 19° (66°)16– (61–)21 (70) | 19° (66°)16– (61–)22 (72) | 19° (66°)15– (59–)23 (73) | 17° (63°)12– (54–)20 (68) | 13° (55°)8– (46–)17 (63) | 10° (50°)4– (39–)14 (57) |
☀️Sunshine | 7h UV 5 | 8h UV 6 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 9 | 9h UV 9 | 11h UV 9 | 11h UV 9 | 11h UV 9 | 9h UV 8 | 8h UV 7 | 7h UV 6 | 5h UV 4 |
🌊Water Temp | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 14° (57°) | 14° (57°) | 15° (59°) | 16° (61°) | 17° (63°) | 18° (64°) | 18° (64°) | 18° (64°) | 17° (63°) | 15° (59°) |
🌧Rain Days | 4d65mm (2.6") | 4d64mm (2.5") | 3d41mm (1.6") | 1d14mm (0.6") | 1d5mm (0.2") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d1mm (<0.1") | 0d4mm (0.2") | 0d5mm (0.2") | 1d11mm (0.4") | 2d16mm (0.6") | 4d58mm (2.3") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
March in California (Los Angeles) at 21°C (70°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, September, and October.
Daytime highs average 21°C (70°F), cooling to 12°C (54°F) at night (daily average: 16°C (61°F)). Peaks reach around 28°C (82°F), the coldest nights around 8°C (46°F). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 3 rain days with 41 mm (1.6 in) total. At 14°C (57°F), the water is still quite cool in March — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed comfortably at this time of year.
After the winter rains the hills are green, wildflowers colour the slopes and the days grow noticeably longer. Hollywood and Santa Monica fill up gradually, but the coastal sky often stays grey until midday, which locals call "May Gray". For hiking it is ideal.
Events & Festivals
- Los Angeles Marathonvaries (a Sunday in March)
The city marathon runs from Dodger Stadium through Downtown, Hollywood and Beverly Hills to the finish in Century City. Many streets along the course are closed on race day.
Packing list for California (Los Angeles) in March
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is March a good time to visit California (Los Angeles)?
- March is not an optimal month for California (Los Angeles) (Score: 70/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in California (Los Angeles) in March?
- In March, California (Los Angeles) sees daily highs of 21°C (70°F). Nights cool to 12°C (54°F), with a daily average of 16°C (61°F). Peaks reach around 28°C (82°F), the coldest nights around 8°C (46°F).
- How much rain falls in California (Los Angeles) in March?
- In March, California (Los Angeles) receives an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain over 3 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does California (Los Angeles) get in March?
- California (Los Angeles) averages 9 sunshine hours per day in March — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in California (Los Angeles) in March?
- Water temperature in California (Los Angeles) in March averages 14°C (57°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
