Early spring · Weather & things to do
Solvang in March
Solvang edges warmer than February, with highs of 64°F (18°C), lows of 50°F (10°C) and about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain.
It scores 89/100 for comfort, 9th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 64°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 2.5 in (63 mm)
- Humidity
- 73%
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 89/100 · Great
What March feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 64°F (18°C), good for long walks.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 50°F (10°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.5 in (63 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April – June and September – November).
- Comfort improves from 84/100 in February to 89/100.
- Our Solvang & Santa Barbara route is planned for Early Dec – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — March falls outside it.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 50°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.5 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Solvang in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Birkholm's Bakery
Danish bakery on Alisal Road for kringle, butter cookies and pastries to eat on the bench outside.
Wildling Museum
Small art museum on Mission Drive with rotating shows of paintings and photographs of California's wild places.
Elverhøj Museum of History and Art
Museum of Solvang's Danish heritage, set in a hand-built home in the style of an 18th-century Danish farmhouse.
Nojoqui Falls
Seasonal waterfall over a mossy limestone face, reached by a short shaded trail in a county park south of town.
Why now March scores 89/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Los Olivos tasting rooms
Small ranch town ten minutes north whose main street is lined with tasting rooms for Santa Ynez Valley wineries.
Why now Highs near 64°F and 2.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in March
- Santa Barbara in March~28 mi · highs 65°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- San Simeon in March~95 mi · highs 55°F, 2.2 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Hollywood in March~109 mi · highs 70°F, 1.7 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, drier
- Los Angeles in March~114 mi · highs 70°F, 1.7 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~313 m to Solvang's ~150 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.
Solvang in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Solvang?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 89/100 against a best of 95 in April – June and September – November. Expect highs of 64°F (18°C) and 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain.
How cold is Solvang in March?
Average highs are 64°F (18°C) and average lows 50°F (10°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Solvang in March?
Some: about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 15.9 in (404 mm).
What should I pack for Solvang in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 50°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.5 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Solvang in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.