San Jose · March
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 65°F, low 47°F. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
65° / 47°F
Humidity
72%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
10 mph
What March feels like in San Jose
Sunrise
07:16
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:15
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in San Jose in March
The kit for March in San Jose: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
March vs the surrounding months
vs February
+2° avg high
+4 rain days
San Jose in February →
March
65°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: morning
vs April
-4° avg high
+6 rain days
San Jose in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in San Jose in March?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in San Jose in March?+
Average high 65°F, average low 47°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in San Jose?+
Compared to February (avg high 62°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 69°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in San Jose in March?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in March, on average.