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

In March, Newport averages 9°C high / 0°C low with about 81 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 19°C high / 6°C low with about 161 mm.

Newport vs Santa Cruz, California in March

Santa Cruz, California is the better pick in March — 64 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air, while Newport is cold, rainy, clean air.

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

	Newport	Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	54/100 (D)	64/100 (C)
Feels-like high	4°C	17°C
Avg high / low	9° / 0°	19° / 6°
Rainfall	81 mm	161 mm
Rainy days	6	12
Humidity	70%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	39	40

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

Newport vs Santa Cruz, California in March — FAQ

Is March better in Newport or Santa Cruz, California?: Santa Cruz, California is the better pick in March — 64 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air, while Newport is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Newport vs Santa Cruz, California in March?: In March, Newport averages 9°C high / 0°C low with about 81 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 19°C high / 6°C low with about 161 mm.