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Los Angeles in March

Spring weather, Oscars and the marathon

The short answer

March is one of the best months to visit Los Angeles.

Pleasant spring weather, Oscars season and the LA Marathon.

8/10 overall11–21°CModerate crowds€€€ (Medium)
Weather8/10
Crowds6/10
Prices6/10
Events10/10

March in detail

What March actually feels like

Weather
11–21°C
Mild spring weather with mostly sunny days.
Crowds
Moderate
Moderate, with Oscars and LA Marathon activity.
Prices
€€€ (Medium)
Moderate.

+Pleasant spring weather, Oscars season and the LA Marathon.

–Major events can create traffic and short price spikes.

My tip for March

Check event dates before booking hotels.

  • Oscars
  • Events
  • Hiking
  • Culture

How March compares

Against the other eleven months

5th of 12 overall in Los Angeles, 7th for weather, 4th for space, 2nd for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

See all twelve months for Los Angeles

Plan around

What’s on in Los Angeles in March

Awards season

January–March

Golden Globes, Grammys, Oscars and other entertainment-industry events can affect hotel demand and traffic.
LA Marathon

March

The marathon brings road closures and a major city-wide event day.

Not set on March?

Even stronger months in Los Angeles

September10/10

One of LA's best weather windows, with warm days, clearer coastal conditions and summer crowds easing.

Los Angeles in September
April9/10

Warm, comfortable days and strong outdoor conditions before summer demand.

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Pleasant spring weather, Oscars season and the LA Marathon.

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