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

In March, Monterey averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 19°C high / 6°C low with about 161 mm.

Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in March

Monterey is the better pick in March — 72 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Monterey is cool, rainy, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.

Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California — March climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Monterey	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	64/100 (C)
Feels-like high	15°C	17°C
Avg high / low	16° / 8°	19° / 6°
Rainfall	92 mm	161 mm
Rainy days	10	12
Humidity	79%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	40	40

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

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Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in March — FAQ

Is March better in Monterey or Santa Cruz, California?: Monterey is the better pick in March — 72 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Monterey is cool, rainy, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in March?: In March, Monterey averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 19°C high / 6°C low with about 161 mm.