Sacramento weather in March

March in Sacramento averages 68°F by day and 47°F at night, with 2.8 inches of precipitation. It is the 8th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.

SacramentoCaliforniaPop. 536,449
Average high
68°F+6° vs February
Average low
47°F0 nights below freezing
Precipitation
2.8 in6 days with 0.1 in. or more
Snow
0.0 in0 days at 90°F+

Is March a good time to visit Sacramento?

Yes. March is one of the most comfortable months in Sacramento by our rule (highs of 62 to 86°F, lows of 42°F or more and under 4.5 inches of precipitation). The most comfortable months overall are February to May and October to November.

Get outside in Sacramento in March

March is made for being outside. Try Sutter's Fort, Governor's Mansion State Historic Park, William Land Park. All things to do in Sacramento.

On March 15 the sun rises at 7:17 am and sets at 7:13 pm, giving 11h 56m of daylight. Daylight all year.

What to pack for Sacramento in March

  • T-shirts and a light jacket or sweater

Based on 30-year averages, not a forecast. Check the forecast a few days before you go.

March nearby

CityDistanceHighLowPrecip.
Sacramento68°F47°F2.8 in
Rancho Cordova, CA12 mi68°F47°F2.8 in
Elk Grove, CA13 mi68°F47°F2.8 in
Citrus Heights, CA14 mi68°F47°F2.8 in
Roseville, CA17 mi68°F47°F2.8 in
Folsom, CA20 mi68°F47°F2.8 in
Rocklin, CA21 mi68°F47°F2.8 in

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sacramento in March?

In March, Sacramento averages a high of 68°F and a low of 47°F, with 2.8 inches of precipitation (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

Is March a good time to visit Sacramento?

Yes. March is one of Sacramento's most comfortable months by our rule: highs between 62°F and 86°F, lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.

Does it snow in Sacramento in March?

Rarely. The March snowfall normal is under half an inch.

Before and after: Sacramento in February and Sacramento in April. All twelve months: Sacramento weather by month.

NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals, station Sacramento 5 ESE, CA, 4.6 miles from the city center.