Carmel-by-the-Sea weather in March
Carmel-by-the-Sea in March averages 13°C (55°F) and 52 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Carmel-by-the-Sea, March is the fourth coldest and the fourth wettest.
- Average temp
- 13°C (55°F)
7–19°C · 45–65°F
- Rainfall
- 52 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 12 km/h
What is Carmel-by-the-Sea like in March?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Carmel-by-the-Sea in March?
A light rain jacket
About 52 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 7°C (45°F).
March compared with February and April
March in Carmel-by-the-Sea is 1.1°C warmer than February and about as wet as it, which averages 12°C (53°F).
March in Carmel-by-the-Sea is 0.9°C cooler than April and 28 mm wetter than it, which averages 14°C (57°F).
Daylight in Carmel-by-the-Sea in March
On 15 March the sun is up for 11 hours 58 minutes in Carmel-by-the-Sea, rising about 07:17 and setting about 19:15 local time.
March ends 1 hour 9 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 41 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Carmel-by-the-Sea
What to read before you book.
Carmel-by-the-Sea weather by month
TemperatureRainfall
How March compares with the rest of the year
March is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C / 52°F | 67 mm |
| February | 12°C / 53°F | 62 mm |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 52 mm |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 24 mm |
| May | 15°C / 60°F | 10 mm |
| June | 17°C / 62°F | 2 mm |
| July | 17°C / 63°F | 0 mm |
| August | 18°C / 64°F | 1 mm |
| September | 18°C / 64°F | 1 mm |
| October | 17°C / 62°F | 16 mm |
| November | 14°C / 56°F | 33 mm |
| December | 11°C / 51°F | 55 mm |
Check another month
This is the month you are reading. Change either side to look at another.
FAQs about Carmel-by-the-Sea in March
March climate averages for Carmel-by-the-Sea, 1991–2020.
Carmel-by-the-Sea averages 13°C (55°F) in March, ranging from about 7°C (45°F) at night to 19°C (65°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 52 mm falls across March, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. March averages 13°C (55°F) against 14°C (57°F) in April — 0.9°C cooler.
March is 1.1°C warmer than February, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; March sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what March is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 58 minutes of daylight in mid-March, against 14 hours 39 minutes in June and 9 hours 41 minutes in December.
On 15 March, sunrise is about 07:17 and sunset about 19:15 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 9 minutes longer than it starts.
