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

In March, San Francisco averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 97 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 19°C high / 6°C low with about 161 mm.

San Francisco vs Santa Cruz, California in March

San Francisco is the better pick in March — 76 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.

San Francisco vs Santa Cruz, California — March climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 San Francisco	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	76/100 (B)	64/100 (C)
Feels-like high	15°C	17°C
Avg high / low	16° / 9°	19° / 6°
Rainfall	97 mm	161 mm
Rainy days	11	12
Humidity	78%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	44	40

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

Month by month

San Francisco vs Santa Cruz, California in March — FAQ

Is March better in San Francisco or Santa Cruz, California?: San Francisco is the better pick in March — 76 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in San Francisco vs Santa Cruz, California in March?: In March, San Francisco averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 97 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 19°C high / 6°C low with about 161 mm.