San Diego in March
Spring break and blooms
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is a reasonable month in San Diego — with trade-offs.
March is mild, with wildflowers in the desert to the east and busier beaches during spring break.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 13–19°C
- Mild and mostly dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Busier with spring break.
- Prices
- $$$
- Rates rise for spring break.
+Mild weather and wildflowers.
–Spring break crowds.
My tip for March
Look up Anza-Borrego wildflower reports for a day trip.
- Day trips
- Hiking
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in San Diego, 7th for weather, 9th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is November.
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Weather
Weather in San Diego in March
In March San Diego averages a high of 19°C (66°F) and a low of 13°C (55°F), with about 37 mm of rain or snow over 6 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C); the wettest month is February.
- Average high
- 19°C
- 66°F
- Average low
- 13°C
- 55°F
- Precipitation
- 37 mm
- Wet days
- 6
Climate data: NOAA (San Diego International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
San Diego in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit San Diego?
- March is a reasonable month in San Diego — with trade-offs. It ranks 4 of 12 months in San Diego overall (7 for weather, 9 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Mild weather and wildflowers. The main downside: Spring break crowds.
- What is the weather like in San Diego in March?
- Average highs are around 19°C and lows around 13°C. Expect about 37 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Mild and mostly dry. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Is San Diego crowded in March?
- Crowds are moderate. Busier with spring break. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is San Diego in March?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Rates rise for spring break. The best-value month is November.
- When is the best time to visit San Diego?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, October is the best month overall (March ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is November.
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Mild weather and wildflowers.
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