San Francisco in March
Green hills, fewer storms
- Temperature
- 9–17°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Spring blooms and green hills.
–Showers are still possible.
March is green and mild, with rain tapering off.
San Francisco vs San Diego in March
San Diego edges it in March. San Francisco averages 9–17°C with moderate crowds; San Diego 13–19°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
San Francisco and San Diego
The verdict for March
- WeatherVery similar6.5/10 vs 7/10
- CrowdsVery similarModerate vs Moderate
- PricesVery similar$$ vs $$$
- OverallSan Diego comes out ahead6/10 vs 6.5/10
San Diego in March
Spring break and blooms
- Temperature
- 13–19°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Mild weather and wildflowers.
–Spring break crowds.
March is mild, with wildflowers in the desert to the east and busier beaches during spring break.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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