Los Angeles or Miami in March?
On climate data, Miami comes out ahead overall in March. See the per-criterion details below.
Los AngelesPhoto: Fabio Achilli from Milano, Italy · CC BY 2.0
MiamiPhoto: Robbschultz69 · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in March
| Criterion | Los Angeles | Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 19 °C | 25 °C |
| Average daily low | 9 °C | 21 °C |
| Sea | 15 °C | 25 °C ★ |
| Rainy days | 6 rainy days (est.) ★ | 9 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 7 h/day | 7 h/day |
| Humidity | 66 % | 73 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Miami is about 6 °C warmer by day.
- Los Angeles is drier, with about 3 fewer rainy days.
- The sea at Miami is about 10 °C warmer.
Los Angeles or Miami in March: the short answer
In March, Miami comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Los Angeles 69/100 vs Miami 87/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on March as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Los Angeles averages a climate score of 75/100, Miami 72/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in March, side by side
The average daily high is about 19 °C in Los Angeles and 25 °C in Miami — warmer in Miami. Average daily lows are around 9 °C versus 21 °C.
On rain, Los Angeles sees about 6 rainy days in March and Miami about 9 — drier in Los Angeles. Sunshine is comparable (7 vs 7 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In March the water is about 15 °C at Los Angeles and 25 °C at Miami — warmer for swimming at Miami. Over the year, Los Angeles is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in no month, Miami in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is August for Los Angeles and August for Miami.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Los Angeles records roughly 36 rainy days and Miami about 197 — the drier of the two overall is Los Angeles. At their sunniest, Los Angeles reaches about 10 hours of sun a day (June) and Miami about 8 (May). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Los Angeles is at its best in May, June, September and October, while Miami peaks in February, March, April and December. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the March scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Miami scores higher in March (Los Angeles 50 vs Miami 89).
City breaks: Los Angeles scores higher in March (Los Angeles 94 vs Miami 89).
Active & hiking: Los Angeles scores higher in March (Los Angeles 94 vs Miami 76).
Family: Miami scores higher in March (Los Angeles 55 vs Miami 90).
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For March specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Los Angeles carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Los Angeles if its strong months and profile match your plan, Miami if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.