San Francisco in March
The rain begins to taper in March and the hills turn briefly, genuinely green — a colour the city loses again by June.
Is March a good time to visit San Francisco?
March is one of the better months to visit San Francisco. Crowds sit around 52/100, with typical highs near 16°C.
What’s on in March
- St Patrick’s Day Parade
- Whale migration visible from the coast
Best days in March
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in March
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in March
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How March compares
Every month in San Francisco, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is March a good month to visit San Francisco?
March is one of the better months to visit San Francisco. Crowds sit around 52/100, with typical highs near 16°C.
How crowded is San Francisco in March?
San Francisco sits at roughly 52/100 in March on our crowd scale, which is 13 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in San Francisco in March?
Expect highs around 16°C and lows near 9°C in March, with about 9 wet days across the month.