Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Los Angeles | Las Vegas | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 22°C (72°F)▲ | 21°C (70°F) | Los Angeles |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 13°C (55°F)▲ | 9°C (48°F) | Los Angeles |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 4 days | 3 days▲ | Las Vegas |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 45 mm | 17 mm▲ | Las Vegas |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 4h/day | 11h/day▲ | Las Vegas |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h▲ | 17 km/h | Los Angeles |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Las Vegas edges ahead as the better destination in March. Las Vegas offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 3 rain days, while Los Angeles sees 4 sunshine hours and 4 rain days.
Los Angeles sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Las Vegas is also comfortable at 21°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Las Vegas is the stronger choice in March. Las Vegas receives 7 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Los Angeles reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Las Vegas averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
Los Angeles receives approximately 45 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Las Vegas sees 17 mm over 3 rain days. That makes Las Vegas the drier option by 1 rain day and 28 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 22°C, lows of 13°C, 4 rain days
Highs of 21°C, lows of 9°C, 3 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen. These items are useful in either destination during March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Los Angeles | Las Vegas | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 16°C | 6d | 14°C | 4d |
| Feb | 19°C | 5d | 17°C | 5d |
| Mar | 22°C | 4d | 21°C | 3d |
| Apr | 26°C | 2d | 26°C | 2d |
| May | 28°C | 1d | 31°C | 1d |
| Jun | 29°C | 1d | 37°C | 1d |
| Jul | 28°C | 1d | 39°C | 2d |
| Aug | 26°C | 2d | 38°C | 2d |
| Sep | 22°C | 4d | 34°C | 1d |
| Oct | 19°C | 5d | 27°C | 2d |
| Nov | 16°C | 6d | 19°C | 2d |
| Dec | 15°C | 7d | 13°C | 3d |
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