What is the weather like in Big Sur vs San Francisco in March?

In March, Big Sur averages 18°C high / 6°C low with about 120 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 97 mm.

Big Sur vs San Francisco in March

San Francisco is the better pick in March — 76 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, rainy, clean air.

Big Sur vs San Francisco — March climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 San Francisco
Comfort score	68/100 (C)	76/100 (B)
Feels-like high	17°C	15°C
Avg high / low	18° / 6°	16° / 9°
Rainfall	120 mm	97 mm
Rainy days	12	11
Humidity	79%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	42	44

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Big Sur vs San Francisco in March — FAQ

Is March better in Big Sur or San Francisco?: San Francisco is the better pick in March — 76 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs San Francisco in March?: In March, Big Sur averages 18°C high / 6°C low with about 120 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 97 mm.