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Sacramento weather in March

March in Sacramento is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and night-time lows near 7°C (44°F). The month usually brings about 114 mm of rain (wet) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than February and 4°C cooler than April.

What stands out in March

  • Seasonally, March counts as early spring in Sacramento.
  • Rain is above Sacramento's usual level, by about 135%.
  • It warms up quickly from here: by April highs are about 4°C higher.
  • Just 80 km apart, but Sacramento runs about 2°C warmer than Napa this month.

It's usually the wettest month of the year.

Avg high

18°C

64°F

Avg low

7°C

44°F

Rainfall

114 mm

wet

Humidity

76%

relative

Sky

53%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

Sacramento weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Sacramento
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January15°C / 58°F6°C / 42°F99 mm74%58%
February16°C / 61°F5°C / 42°F98 mm73%47%
March18°C / 64°F7°C / 44°F114 mm76%53%
April22°C / 71°F8°C / 47°F51 mm71%41%
May26°C / 78°F11°C / 51°F23 mm62%32%
June33°C / 91°F14°C / 57°F7 mm49%18%
July37°C / 98°F16°C / 61°F0 mm40%12%
August36°C / 97°F16°C / 61°F0 mm42%15%
September33°C / 92°F15°C / 60°F5 mm43%19%
October27°C / 81°F13°C / 55°F29 mm45%29%
November19°C / 67°F8°C / 47°F65 mm58%46%
December15°C / 58°F5°C / 41°F92 mm69%53%

What to pack for March

  • A warm sweater or fleece for layering
  • A mid-weight jacket
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is March a good time to visit Sacramento?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other United States cities in March

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Sacramento in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Sacramento?

March is one of the wetter months in Sacramento, with about 114 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.

How warm is Sacramento in March?

Average highs are about 18°C (64°F) and average lows about 7°C (44°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Sacramento in March?

Sacramento typically gets around 114 mm of rain in March — wet. It's usually the wettest month of the year.

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