Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Los Angeles | Miami | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 21°C (70°F) | 30°C (86°F)▲ | Miami |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 9°C (48°F) | 23°C (73°F)▲ | Miami |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 5 days▲ | 12 days | Los Angeles |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 56 mm▲ | 140 mm | Los Angeles |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 11h/day▲ | 4h/day | Los Angeles |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 70%▲ | 78% | Los Angeles |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 15 km/h | Tie |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Los Angeles edges ahead as the better destination in March. Los Angeles offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Miami sees 4 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.
Los Angeles sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Miami runs hot at 30°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Los Angeles is the stronger choice in March. Los Angeles receives 7 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Los Angeles reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.
Miami averages 30°C (86°F) for the high and 23°C (73°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. There is a notable 9°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
Los Angeles receives approximately 56 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Miami sees 140 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Los Angeles the drier option by 7 rain days and 84 mm of total precipitation.
Humidity also differs: Los Angeles averages 70% while Miami sits at 78%. Miami will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.
Highs of 21°C, lows of 9°C, 5 rain days
Highs of 30°C, lows of 23°C, 12 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Los Angeles | Miami | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 19°C | 5d | 28°C | 7d |
| Feb | 20°C | 6d | 29°C | 9d |
| Mar | 21°C | 5d | 30°C | 12d |
| Apr | 24°C | 3d | 31°C | 15d |
| May | 25°C | 2d | 32°C | 17d |
| Jun | 28°C | 0d | 32°C | 18d |
| Jul | 31°C | 0d | 32°C | 17d |
| Aug | 32°C | 0d | 31°C | 15d |
| Sep | 31°C | 1d | 30°C | 12d |
| Oct | 28°C | 2d | 29°C | 9d |
| Nov | 23°C | 2d | 28°C | 7d |
| Dec | 19°C | 5d | 28°C | 6d |
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