Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Miami | Los Angeles | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 25°C (77°F)▲ | 21°C (70°F) | Miami |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 20°C (68°F)▲ | 9°C (48°F) | Miami |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 7 days | 5 days▲ | Los Angeles |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 49 mm▲ | 56 mm | Miami |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 11h/day | 11h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 70% | 70% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 23 km/h | 15 km/h▲ | Los Angeles |
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 11 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.
Miami sits in the comfortable travel range at 25°C. Los Angeles is also comfortable at 21°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Los Angeles is the stronger choice in March.
Miami reaches an average high of 25°C (77°F) and drops to 20°C (68°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Los Angeles averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
Miami receives approximately 49 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Los Angeles sees 56 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Los Angeles the drier option by 2 rain days and 7 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.
Highs of 25°C, lows of 20°C, 7 rain days
Highs of 21°C, lows of 9°C, 5 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. 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 | Miami | Los Angeles | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 23°C | 8d | 19°C | 5d |
| Feb | 24°C | 7d | 20°C | 6d |
| Mar | 25°C | 7d | 21°C | 5d |
| Apr | 27°C | 8d | 24°C | 3d |
| May | 28°C | 12d | 25°C | 2d |
| Jun | 29°C | 20d | 28°C | 0d |
| Jul | 30°C | 21d | 31°C | 0d |
| Aug | 30°C | 22d | 32°C | 0d |
| Sep | 29°C | 22d | 31°C | 1d |
| Oct | 28°C | 15d | 28°C | 2d |
| Nov | 26°C | 9d | 23°C | 2d |
| Dec | 24°C | 8d | 19°C | 5d |
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