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Palo Alto weather in March

Average highs of 66°F, lows of 44°F and 2.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

March is Palo Alto’s 8th warmest month, with average highs of 66°F and lows of 44°F. That is 5° warmer than February, and 4° below the yearly average high.

Average high
66°F
Average low
44°F
Precipitation
2.2 in
Wet days
8
Sunrise · sunset
7:20 AM · 7:15 PM

March across the year

  1. 58°39°Jan
  2. 61°41°Feb
  3. 66°44°Mar
  4. 70°45°Apr
  5. 73°50°May
  6. 79°53°Jun
  7. 79°56°Jul
  8. 79°55°Aug
  9. 80°53°Sep
  10. 74°48°Oct
  11. 64°43°Nov
  12. 58°39°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in March

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.

March is good for

What’s on in Palo Alto in March

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March compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
February61°F41°F3.2 in
March66°F44°F2.2 in
April70°F45°F1.0 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Palo Alto in March?

Average highs are 66°F and average lows 44°F, for a daily mean of 55°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Palo Alto in March?

March averages 2.2 in of precipitation over about 8 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto?

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, Palo Alto station (1 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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