Early spring · Weather & things to do
Los Angeles in March
Los Angeles warms up: highs climb to 70°F (21°C), from 67°F in February, with lows of 51°F (10°C) and about 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain.
March opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 96/100 (5th of 12).
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 1.7 in (42 mm)
- Humidity
- 64%
- Cloud cover
- 40%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 45 min
- Comfort score
- 96/100 · Great
What March feels like
Days are warm, averaging 70°F (21°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Lows average 51°F (10°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.7 in (42 mm) for the month.
Plan around March
March is one of Los Angeles's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 70°F, up from 67°F in February.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March – June and October & November.
- Comfort improves from 92/100 in February to 96/100.
- Our Pacific Coast Highway route recommends Apr – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Light, breathable clothes70°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Los Angeles in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Santa Monica Pier
Historic pier with a Ferris wheel, the end-of-Route 66 sign and beach sunsets.
Why now March scores 96/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Griffith Observatory
Free observatory with Hollywood Sign and downtown views from the terraces.
Langer's Delicatessen
Classic deli famed for the #19 hot pastrami sandwich.
Venice Beach Boardwalk
Beach promenade with street performers, the skate park and Muscle Beach.
Why now Highs near 70°F and 1.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Musso & Frank Grill
Hollywood's oldest restaurant (1919), known for its martinis.
Nearby in March
- Hollywood in March~6 mi · highs 70°F, 1.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Pasadena in March~9 mi · highs 68°F, 1.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Santa Barbara in March~87 mi · highs 65°F, 2.5 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Palm Springs in March~99 mi · highs 78°F, 0.4 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, drier
These averages also cover Downtown LA and Downtown Los Angeles.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~395 m to Los Angeles's ~88 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Los Angeles in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Los Angeles?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 96/100. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain. Our Pacific Coast Highway route recommends Apr – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Los Angeles in March?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 51°F (10°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in March?
Not much: about 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 13.1 in (332 mm).
What should I pack for Los Angeles in March?
Bring light, breathable clothes (70°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Los Angeles in March?
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