Typical Run Score
81
Great
San Francisco · March
Running in San Francisco in March
Typical March running conditions in San Francisco — and a live Run Score so you can see how today compares with the norm.
Avg temperature
52°F
Ideal
Avg dew point
45°F
Comfortable
Best window
6 AM–12 PM
Local time
San Francisco · today vs the March normTemperature · dew point · wind · timing
How March compares in San Francisco
March ranks 6th of 12 months for running in San Francisco, with a typical daytime Run Score of 81 (Great). For reference, the best month is December (score 92) and the hardest is June (score 69). The kindest window in March is typically 6 AM–12 PM. Precipitation falls in roughly 19% of hours this month. Use the live tool below to see how today actually compares with the March norm.
Running weather in nearby cities
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Running in San Francisco in March: FAQ
Is it good to run in San Francisco in March?
Yes — it's one of the better months to run here. The typical daytime Run Score is 81 (Great), with temperatures around 52°F (11°C) and comfortable dew points. The best window is usually 6 AM–12 PM.
How hot is it for running in San Francisco in March?
Typical temperatures average 52°F (11°C) (Ideal) with dew points near 45°F. Dew point — not the thermometer — usually decides how hard the run feels.
What is a good Run Score?
Scores run 0–100. 97+ is Perfect, 80–96 is Great — conditions are actively working in your favour. 65–79 (Good) is solid. 45–64 (Mixed) means at least one factor — usually heat or dew point — is taxing you. Below 45 (Poor), expect a noticeably harder effort or hold back for safety.
Why does dew point matter more than temperature?
Your body cools by evaporating sweat. When the dew point climbs above roughly 60°F, the air is too saturated for sweat to evaporate efficiently, so heat builds up even if the thermometer looks reasonable. That's why a 70°F muggy morning can feel harder than a dry 80°F afternoon.
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