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Pacifica Weather in March

Pacifica in March

The short of it: Pacifica in March averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 61° · low 45° · rain 4.3 in. · daylight 11 h 51 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & October

Thirty years of records give Pacifica an average March high of 61°, a low of 45° and some 4.3 in. of rain. Much like February: highs about 61°, nights near 45°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 4.3 in., the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 51 min in mid-March, 66 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Pacifica runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. San Bruno, 4 mi to the ENE, is 3° warmer by day.

March in Pacifica, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 1.3 in. less rain
Versus April
2° colder
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 51 min
Average wind
9 mph

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San BrunoCalifornia4 mi ENE64°47°3.1 in.
South San FranciscoCalifornia5 mi ENE64°47°3.1 in.
Daly CityCalifornia6 mi NNE62°46°4.3 in.
BurlingameCalifornia7 mi ESE64°46°2.9 in.
San MateoCalifornia10 mi ESE64°46°2.8 in.
Bayview-Hunters PointCalifornia10 mi NE64°47°3.7 in.
Mission DistrictCalifornia11 mi NNE63°47°4.4 in.
San FranciscoCalifornia12 mi NNE63°47°4.4 in.
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The Almanac · Pacifica Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
✦✦✦✦✦

Much like February: highs about 61°, nights near 45°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 4.3 in., the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Pacifica by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January58°44°6.0 in.8 mph9 h 50 min✦✦
February60°45°5.6 in.9 mph10 h 45 min✦✦
March61°45°4.3 in.9 mph11 h 51 min✦✦✦
April63°46°2.3 in.10 mph13 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
May64°48°0.9 in.11 mph14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
June66°50°0.3 in.11 mph14 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
July68°51°0.1 in.10 mph14 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
August68°53°0.08 in.9 mph13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
September70°53°0.2 in.8 mph12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October69°50°1.7 in.8 mph11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
November63°46°3.3 in.7 mph10 h 5 min✦✦✦
December58°44°6.1 in.8 mph9 h 34 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pacifica in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pacifica in March?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 61°, nights near 45°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 4.3 in., the 4th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Pacifica?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and October.

How long are the days in Pacifica in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 51 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 34 min in December to 14 h 45 min in June.

Does it snow in Pacifica in March?

Hardly — March nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Pacifica in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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