Big Sur in march: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Big Sur in march 2025
The weather in Big Sur in the month of march comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout march
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
50°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
21%
19%
10%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
22%
19%
7%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
50% of time
21%
18%
6%
Weather at 3am
50°F
47%
23%
14%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Big Sur in march
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Big Sur in march.
The climate of Big Sur in march is tolerable
the weather in Big Sur in march is rather dry (with 3.9in of precipitation over 6 days). This is better than the previous month since in february it receives an average of 4.1in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is fairly cool here march, but it is tolerable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 59°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in march in Big Sur is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Big Sur in march with a maximum record of 77°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2009. You can hope to have about 6 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 19% of the month.
On this month of march, day length in Big Sur is generally 11:58. Sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset is at 18:15.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in that area in California.
Big Sur: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in april to Big Sur. more information
March: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in march, there are destinations with better weather than Big Sur:
In march, Joshua Tree National Park and Mojave National Preserve have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Los Angeles , San Francisco, Palm Springs, San Diego, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Cambria have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Big Sur in march
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of march.
| March | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (18%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.35km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 33% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:17 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:15 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:58 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in march | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last march?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Big Sur in march 2024:
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 52°F
45°F to 54°F
45°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
49°F to 52°F
45°F to 58°F
47°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 58°F
45°F to 56°F
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 63°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 63°F
52°F to 63°F
49°F to 61°F
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 61°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 56°F
47°F to 59°F
50°F to 56°F
45°F to 54°F
47°F to 56°F
47°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in California in march
Cities near Big Sur:
| Carmel-by-the-Sea in march | tolerable weather |
| Pacific Grove in march | good weather |
| Santa Cruz California in march | good weather |
| Cambria in march | good weather |
| San Jose in march | tolerable weather |
| Pescadero in march | good weather |
| Silicon Valley in march | good weather |
| Morro Bay in march | good weather |
| Half Moon Bay in march | tolerable weather |
| San Luis Obispo in march | good weather |
| Moss Beach in march | tolerable weather |
| Pismo Beach in march | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in march.
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Weather data for Big Sur in march:
Weather data for Big Sur for march are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Big Sur. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Big Sur can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Big Sur.