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San Francisco in March

Green hills, fewer storms

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

March is a reasonable month in San Francisco — with trade-offs.

March is green and mild, with rain tapering off.

6/10 overall9–17°CModerate crowds$$
Weather6.5/10
Crowds6.5/10
Prices$$
Events4.5/10

March in detail

What March actually feels like

Weather
9–17°C
Mild, with fewer storms.
Crowds
Moderate
Prices
$$
Fair rates.

+Spring blooms and green hills.

–Showers are still possible.

My tip for March

Walk the Lands End trail on a clear day.

  • Hiking
  • Parks

How March compares

Against the other eleven months

6th of 12 overall in San Francisco, 6th for weather, 5th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

See all twelve months for San Francisco

Plan around

What’s on in San Francisco in March

Rainy season

November–March

Most of the year's rain falls in these months, usually in storms that pass within a day or two.

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Weather

Weather in San Francisco in March

In March San Francisco averages a high of 17°C (63°F) and a low of 9°C (48°F), with about 80 mm of rain or snow over 11 wet days. The warmest month is September (around 21°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C); the wettest month is December.

Average high
17°C
63°F
Average low
9°C
48°F
Precipitation
80 mm
Wet days
11

Climate data: NOAA (downtown San Francisco, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

San Francisco in March: the questions people ask

Is March a good time to visit San Francisco?
March is a reasonable month in San Francisco — with trade-offs. It ranks 6 of 12 months in San Francisco overall (6 for weather, 5 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Spring blooms and green hills. The main downside: Showers are still possible.
What is the weather like in San Francisco in March?
Average highs are around 17°C and lows around 9°C. Expect about 80 mm of rain or snow over roughly 11 wet days. Mild, with fewer storms. For comparison, the warmest month is September (around 21°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C).
Is San Francisco crowded in March?
Crowds are moderate. Moderate. The quietest month is January.
How expensive is San Francisco in March?
Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Fair rates. The best-value month is January.
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (March ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.

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Spring blooms and green hills.

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