What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in March?

In March, Big Sur averages 18°C high / 6°C low with about 120 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 19°C high / 6°C low with about 161 mm.

Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in March

Big Sur is the better pick in March — 68 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, rainy, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.

Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California — March climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	68/100 (C)	64/100 (C)
Feels-like high	17°C	17°C
Avg high / low	18° / 6°	19° / 6°
Rainfall	120 mm	161 mm
Rainy days	12	12
Humidity	79%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	42	40

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

Month by month

Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in March — FAQ

Is March better in Big Sur or Santa Cruz, California?: Big Sur is the better pick in March — 68 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, rainy, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in March?: In March, Big Sur averages 18°C high / 6°C low with about 120 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 19°C high / 6°C low with about 161 mm.