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Fresno weather in March

With highs near 20°C (69°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), March feels mild in Fresno. Rainfall averages about 59 mm (some rain) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than February and 4°C cooler than April.

What stands out in March

  • Just 110 km apart, but Fresno runs about 14°C warmer than Yosemite Valley this month.
  • It warms up quickly from here: by April highs are about 5°C higher.
  • Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 13°C, so pack a layer.
  • Rain is above Fresno's usual level, by about 152%.

It's usually the wettest month of the year.

Avg high

20°C

69°F

Avg low

8°C

46°F

Rainfall

59 mm

some rain

Humidity

69%

relative

Sky

48%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

Fresno weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Fresno
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January16°C / 62°F6°C / 42°F55 mm72%60%
February18°C / 64°F6°C / 42°F44 mm71%43%
March20°C / 69°F8°C / 46°F59 mm69%48%
April25°C / 77°F10°C / 50°F25 mm59%35%
May30°C / 85°F13°C / 55°F11 mm46%29%
June37°C / 98°F17°C / 63°F4 mm31%15%
July40°C / 105°F21°C / 69°F1 mm26%15%
August40°C / 103°F20°C / 69°F0 mm28%15%
September36°C / 96°F18°C / 64°F1 mm33%19%
October29°C / 84°F14°C / 56°F10 mm41%26%
November21°C / 70°F8°C / 47°F29 mm58%41%
December16°C / 60°F5°C / 41°F42 mm69%53%

What to pack for March

  • T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
  • Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
  • An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
  • A small travel umbrella, just in case
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is March a good time to visit Fresno?

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Other United States cities in March

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Fresno in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Fresno?

March is a reasonable time for Fresno: highs around 20°C and about 59 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Fresno in March?

Average highs are about 20°C (69°F) and average lows about 8°C (46°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Fresno in March?

Fresno typically gets around 59 mm of rain in March — some rain. It's usually the wettest month of the year.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Fresno (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.