Portland vs San Francisco in March

San Francisco is the better pick in March — 76 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while Portland is cool, rainy, clean air.

Portland vs San FranciscoMarch climate, side by side

PortlandSan Francisco
Comfort score65/100 (C)76/100 (B)
Feels-like high11°C15°C
Avg high / low13° / 5°16° / 9°
Rainfall115 mm97 mm
Rainy days1611
Humidity82%78%
Air quality (AQI)3944

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

Portland vs San Francisco in March — FAQ

Is March better in Portland or San Francisco?
San Francisco is the better pick in March — 76 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while Portland is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Portland vs San Francisco in March?
In March, Portland averages 13°C high / 5°C low with about 115 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 97 mm.