Things to Do in Carmel-by-the-Sea in March
March weather, activities, events & insider tips
March Weather in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Long-run averages for March
What's On in Carmel-by-the-Sea in March
March in Carmel-by-the-Sea sees average high temperatures of 15°C and average low temperatures of 9°C, with average rainfall of 102 mm. The month brings Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027. Daylight hours increase during the month, from 11 h 19 min on 1 March to 11 h 52 min on 15 March.
March Climate Compared
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 15°C | 8°C | 99 mm |
| March | 15°C | 9°C | 102 mm |
| April | 15°C | 9°C | 38 mm |
March is about as warm as February; about as warm as April; wetter than April (102 mm vs 38 mm).
Long-run monthly averages. Source: Open-Meteo.
Daylight in March
Day length: 11 h 19 min on 1 March, 11 h 52 min on 15 March (+64 min compared with mid-February).
Computed from the city's coordinates (sunrise to sunset, standard solar geometry).
Public Holidays and Long Weekends
- Good Friday: Friday 26 March 2027 (3-day weekend (Fri–Sun))
Holiday dates: Nager.Date. Long-weekend notes are computed from the weekday.
Notable Places to Visit
Nonprofit public aquarium in Monterey, California
Hours (OSM): Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
OSM · Wikidata · Website
Spanish mission in Carmel Valley, California
OSM · Wikidata · Website
Marine protected area in California, USA
OSM · Wikidata · Website
Places within 8 km, ordered by Wikipedia coverage. Opening hours as mapped in OpenStreetMap (fetched 2026-10-16); check before you go. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); descriptions from Wikidata (CC0).
Quick Answers
How much rain does Carmel-by-the-Sea get in March?
On average 102 mm in March, wetter than April (102 mm vs 38 mm).
How warm is Carmel-by-the-Sea in March?
Average highs are 15°C and average lows 9°C.
How long are the days in Carmel-by-the-Sea in March?
About 11 h 52 min of daylight on 15 March.
Are there public holidays in Carmel-by-the-Sea in March?
Yes: Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027. 1 of them create a long weekend.
What are some notable places to visit in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Asilomar Conference Grounds (from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata).
Public Holidays in March
Dates that affect opening hours, transport and crowds
A public holiday in these regions only: US-CT, US-DE, US-HI, US-IN, US-KY, US-LA, US-NC, US-ND, US-NJ, US-TN.
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