Verdict: Good month
San Francisco Weather in March
March is mild-to-cool in San Francisco, topping out near 14°C (57°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Expect showers on roughly 10 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, March is a solid month to visit San Francisco.
Average high
14°C / 57°F
Average low
9°C / 48°F
Rain days
~10
Precipitation
96 mm
What to pack for San Francisco in March
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
March against the rest of the year
Warmest in San Francisco: Oct (21°C / 70°F) · Coolest: Dec (13°C / 55°F) · Wettest: Dec (~12 rain days)
14°
8°
Jan
15°
8°
Feb
14°
9°
Mar
15°
10°
Apr
17°
11°
May
19°
13°
Jun
19°
13°
Jul
20°
14°
Aug
20°
14°
Sep
21°
13°
Oct
16°
10°
Nov
13°
8°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)