Month guide · San Antonio · United States
San Antonio in March
What March is really like in San Antonio: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit San Antonio. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Warm and green, with wildflowers starting in the Hill Country; spring-break crowds on the River Walk.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in San Antonio: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with February (20°C (68°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:44
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:43
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Spring (March–May). Warm and green, with bluebonnets, Fiesta in April and spring-break crowds; May can bring heavy storms.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- St. Patrick's Day — the river is dyed green (around 17 March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Downtown West
Market Square (El Mercado)
Buy pan dulce at Mi Tierra's bakery counter rather than waiting for a table.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
- Kids
Historic site · Downtown
La Villita Historic Arts Village
One of San Antonio's first neighbourhoods, La Villita is a block of small 19th-century stone and adobe houses now used as artists' studios and craft shops.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Shopping
- Art
Neighbourhood · King William
King William Historic District
Walk King William Street towards the river and return along the River Walk to downtown.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Free
- Couples
Religious site · Main Plaza
San Fernando Cathedral
Founded in 1731 by settlers from the Canary Islands, San Fernando is one of the oldest cathedral sanctuaries in the United States.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- After dark
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 11°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit San Antonio?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit San Antonio?
It is one of the best months to visit San Antonio. Warm and green, with wildflowers starting in the Hill Country; spring-break crowds on the River Walk.
+How warm is San Antonio in March?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Antonio in March?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.