Weather · March
San Mateo weather in March
Average highs of 63°F, lows of 48°F and 2.7 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
March is San Mateo’s 9th warmest month, with average highs of 63°F and lows of 48°F. That is 3° warmer than February, and 4° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 63°F
- Average low
- 48°F
- Precipitation
- 2.7 in
- Wet days
- 10
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:20 AM · 7:15 PM
What to wear in March
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 10 days this month.
What March weather is good for
What’s on in San Mateo in March
Guides for this month: St. Patrick’s Day in San Mateo.
See all upcoming events and school days off.
March compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit San Mateo and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in San Mateo in March?
Average highs are 63°F and average lows 48°F, for a daily mean of 56°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in San Mateo in March?
March averages 2.7 in of precipitation over about 10 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in San Mateo in March?
Around mid-March the sun rises about 7:20 AM and sets about 7:15 PM, for roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.
Is March a good time to visit San Mateo?
The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. March is mild, with St. Patrick’s Day events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, San Francisco Intl Ap station (5.3 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.