Santa Cruz weather in March
March in Santa Cruz: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Santa Cruz · #545 of 897 destinations to visit in March · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Santa Cruz climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 29°C / 85°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Rainfall | 101 mm / 4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Santa Cruz in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Santa Cruz?
- March in Santa Cruz: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Santa Cruz on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Santa Cruz in March?
- In March, Santa Cruz averages a daily high of 29.4°C and a low of 21.7°C, with about 101.4 mm of rain over roughly 14.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Santa Cruz in March?
- Santa Cruz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in March.