01Weather
Los Angeles weather in March
Afternoons in March average 19.2 °C (67 °F) and nights cool to 11.8 °C (53 °F). The month brings about 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain spread over roughly 1 days. Compared with February it is 0.1 °C cooler; April is 1.6 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical March | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 24 °C / 75 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 16 °C / 60 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 9 °C / 48 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.1 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 3 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest March day 2016–2025 | 30.0 °C / 6.7 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 March | 06:21 | 17:49 | 11.5 h |
| 15 March | 07:03 | 19:00 | 12.0 h |
| 31 March | 06:41 | 19:12 | 12.5 h |
Daylight grows by about 60 minutes over the month. Times are local (America/Los_Angeles), including the clock change on the last Sunday of March.
03Crowds
How busy Los Angeles is in March
busy The main sights are busy in March. What drives it:
- spring break
- Oscars
- superbloom in wet years
- LA Marathon
04Public holidays
Public holidays in March 2027
No public holidays in United States fall in March, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Los Angeles in March
Every year in March
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards | March, Dolby Theatre | culture |
| Los Angeles Marathon | March, Stadium to the Stars | sport |
07Packing
What to pack for Los Angeles in March
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
March is mild and increasingly dry, with afternoons around 20 °C, the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre, the Marathon from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica on a Sunday and spring break visitors arriving mid-month. In wet years the desert superbloom draws day-trippers to the Antelope Valley poppy reserve. Beach days are possible but the ocean is cold at 15 °C. Rain falls on about five days.
The Paley Fest television festival and the first baseball games at Dodger Stadium at the end of the month fill the calendar. The clocks go forward on the second Sunday. Universal's spring crowds build. Daylight passes twelve hours at the equinox. For warm, dry weather with Coachella and Easter, see April.
09Compare
Los Angeles month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19 °C | 10 °C | 1 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| February | 19 °C | 10 °C | 1 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| March | 19 °C | 12 °C | 1 | – | busy | Excellent |
| April | 21 °C | 14 °C | 1 | – | busy | Excellent |
| May | 21 °C | 15 °C | 0 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| June | 23 °C | 17 °C | 0 | – | busy | Excellent |
| July | 25 °C | 19 °C | 0 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 26 °C | 20 °C | 0 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 26 °C | 19 °C | 0 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 25 °C | 16 °C | 0 | – | busy | Excellent |
| November | 22 °C | 13 °C | 1 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| December | 20 °C | 11 °C | 2 | – | busy | Excellent |
Not sure about March? See the best time to visit Los Angeles.
10Elsewhere
March in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas in March | 21 °C | 1 |
| San Francisco in March | 17 °C | 8 |
| Vancouver in March | 10 °C | 16 |
| Cancún in March | 29 °C | – |
| Toronto in March | 6 °C | 8 |
| Orlando in March | 27 °C | 3 |
11FAQ
Los Angeles in March: your questions
Is March a good time to visit Los Angeles?
March is one of the best months to visit Los Angeles. Daytime highs average 19 °C (67 °F), rain falls on about 1 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Los Angeles in March?
Expect mild days around 19 °C (67 °F) and nights near 12 °C (53 °F). One March in ten brings afternoons above 24 °C, and one in ten stays below 16 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in March?
March brings about 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain over roughly 1 days, which is dry by Los Angeles standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 3 percent.
What should I wear in Los Angeles in March?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes.
Is Los Angeles crowded in March?
The main sights are busy in March. Main drivers: spring break; Oscars; superbloom in wet years.
What time does it get dark in Los Angeles in March?
Around the middle of March the sun sets at about 19:00 and rises at 07:03, giving 12.0 hours of daylight.