Coachella Valley Weather in March

March Overview

High temperature: 81°F (27°C)
Low temperature: 54°F (12°C)
Hours daylight/sun: 12 hours
Rainy days to be expected:1

March is the first month of the year where highs hit the 80s F in the Coachella Valley and it’s one of the best times to visit. Wherever in the valley you are heading, all the most popular places such Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert or Palm Springs will offer plenty of sunshine, 12 hours of daylight and hardly any rain! The desert climate though means it still gets pretty cold at night with lows of 54°F. So make sure to pack a sweater for evenings out!

Enjoy some time outside in the Shields Date Garden in Indio, or visit through the Old Town La Quinta. In Palm Desert it might be a good idea to check out the College of the Desert Street Fair on the University grounds on the weekends.

High and Low Temperature in March °F

Precipitation days in March

Current Weather Coachella Valley

78°F clear sky
Local Time

Hourly 10 Days

Averages Coachella Valley

High °F

71°

75°

81°

87°

94°

103°

107°

106°

102°

92°

80°

71°

Low °F

43°

47°

54°

60°

66°

74°

80°

73°

62°

50°

42°

Sun

Rain days

Coachella Valley Weather by Month

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Best Time to Visit Coachella Valley

If you are looking for hot weather, a trip to the Coachella Valley is worth it at any time of the year. Summer time however, with highs of 107°F, might be even too hot for the most sun loving visitors!

You might find the winter months from November until March, or maybe April, the most pleasant with temperatures in the 70s and 80s F. Remember though that nights can be cool in the desert!

April, of course, is the best time to visit if you’re looking to see some of the superstar headliners at the Coachella Festival!

Things to know about Coachella Valley

The desert valley of Coachella has been transformed into a luxury living and vacation paradise with numerous golf courses, polo fields, luxury hotels, restaurants and so much to do. The number 1 event that the area is famous for is surely the Coachella Festival.

Palm Springs:

On the way to Palm Springs from LA you will pass the Morongo Casino in Cabazon.
Once you are in Palm Springs a visit to the Palm Springs Air Museum is a must, especially for anyone into planes!
A wonderful experience is a ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up to the San Jacinto Mountain, where you might even see some snow!
The Indian Canyons are a great place to be for anyone after a lot of nature, peace and quiet.
Anyone who wants to get active should give the Desert Hike trail of Palm Canyon a go!

Palm Desert:

Palm Desert is a shoppers’ paradise. At El Paseo Gardens you will find over 50 shops, restaurants and bars.
Westfield Shopping town is another huge mall.
On weekends you will find the College of the Desert Street Fair on the University grounds.
If you are after some nature rather than shopping, check out the Living Desert and Zoo Gardens.

Indio:

Indio is also called the City of Festivals with its numerous annual festivals and most importantly the Coachella festival.
Whether you are into horses or just looking for a great brunch location, check out the Empire Polo Club.
The Shields Date Garden is a lovely place to take a stroll through the gardens and buy some goodies on the way out.

La Quinta:

Check out the La Quinta Museum for a great exhibition of local history and cultural arts.
At the Old Town La Quinta you will be able to enjoy a unique shopping experience.
A lovely little church can be found and visited at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

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