March is a slightly cold and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in San Luis Obispo County. March is too cold for swimming in San Luis Obispo County for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting San Luis Obispo County in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather.
Also consider one of our other suggestions for March.
The average maximum temperature in San Luis Obispo County in March is 20°. The average maximum temperature is 18° in the previous month and 22° in the next month.
The average temperature in San Luis Obispo County in March is 13°. The average temperature ranges is 11° in the previous month and 14° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in San Luis Obispo County in March is 6°. The minimum temperature is 5° in the previous month and 7° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in San Luis Obispo County in March are 11.9 and there are 8.6 hours of sunshine per day on average during March making it a sunny month with few clouds.
The ultraviolet index in San Luis Obispo County in March is typically 6.9 during March. An ultraviolet index reading of 6 to 7 indicates a high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 20 minutes. Protection against skin and eye damage is needed. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in San Luis Obispo County in March is 14.4° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.
The average total rainfall in San Luis Obispo County in March is 38.6cm and on average there are 8.8 rainy days in March making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in San Luis Obispo County in March is 9° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 8° in the previous month and 9° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in San Luis Obispo County in March is typically 92.3%. The maximum relative humidity is 92.7% in the previous month and 90.8% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in San Luis Obispo County in March is typically 72.1%. The average relative humidity is 73.6% in the previous month and 69% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in San Luis Obispo County in March is typically 28kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 25kmh in the previous month and 30kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in San Luis Obispo County in March is typically 9kmh. The average wind speed is 8kmh in the previous month and 10kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in San Luis Obispo County in March is from the North West.
