March in St. Augustine, FL: shoulder season for golf — playable with smart tee time selection. Best tee times: mid-morning through early afternoon.
| Average March Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 72°F |
| Avg daily low | 60°F |
| Rainy days | 11 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 13.4 mph |
March sits in a useful transition slot for St. Augustine golf — warmer than February but not yet into the humidity that builds later in spring. The average high reaches 72°F with lows around 60°F, giving you a 12-degree daily swing that means early tee times can feel brisk while midday rounds are comfortable in a light layer. At 11 precipitation days, it's actually the second-driest month of the year, which matters more than the calendar "shoulder season" label suggests. The catch is wind: March is the windiest month of the year here at 13.4 mph peak, and on the exposed coastal layouts St. Augustine is known for, that's a real factor in club selection.
Coming out of February you gain 4°F on the average high and one extra rain day — a fair trade. Heading into April you'll pick up another 3°F but also another rain day, and the wind barely budges. March's combination of dry days and manageable temperatures makes it arguably the cleanest window in the first half of the year, wind aside.
With March as the windiest month of the year at 13.4 mph, booking the earliest available tee time — ideally before 9 AM — gives you the calmest air before afternoon sea breezes peak. The second-driest month designation means cancellations from rain are less likely than the stats table's 11-day figure might imply, so mid-week morning slots are worth locking in at least two weeks out during spring break weeks when demand on St. Augustine's public courses spikes. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
February to March brings the most meaningful temperature jump in this window — a 4°F gain on the daily high, moving from 68°F to 72°F, while precipitation days tick up by just one. March into April adds another 3°F of warmth but also adds a twelfth rain day and keeps peak wind nearly identical at 13.2 mph versus March's 13.4 mph. If avoiding rain is the priority, March holds a slight edge over both neighbors despite carrying the year's highest peak wind figure.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for St. Augustine, FL for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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March is one of the drier months of the year in St. Augustine, averaging just 11 precipitation days — second-fewest annually. Temperatures are comfortable with a 72°F average high, though the daily low of 60°F means mornings can be cool. The main drawback is wind, which peaks higher in March than any other month at 13.4 mph.
March is statistically the windiest month of the year for St. Augustine, with peak winds averaging 13.4 mph. On the coastal and Intracoastal-adjacent courses in the area, that translates to noticeable ball movement, particularly on approach shots. Playing early in the day typically means calmer conditions before afternoon breezes develop.