The climate in San Luis Obispo during March can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
March is in the spring in San Luis Obispo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 17.1°C 62.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 4.9°C 40.8°F |
| Average temperature | 11°C 51.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 81 mm 3.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 13.3°C 56°F |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Windspeed | 13.7kph 9 mph |
On average March is the 3rd wettest month of the year in San Luis Obispo with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in San Luis Obispo in March 2025.
| Hottest month: | August | 25.8°C 78.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 2mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 11hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 15.7°C 60.3°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 100mm 3.9ins |