March · United States
Best time to visit Monterey in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Monterey in March
Average temperature 11°C, 77 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.9/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 77 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Monterey scores 7.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 77 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Monterey's aquarium, Cannery Row and coastal trail anchor California's central coast.
March in Monterey: strong conditions, 8th of 12
Expect 11°C (52°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 77 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Monterey — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Monterey in March?
- In March, Monterey averages 11°C, 77 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Monterey?
- March earns a 7.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Monterey in March?
- Expect about 77 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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