Dodger Stadium to Century City. March sounds mild, but inland LA can hit the 80s by the time the back of the field reaches Beverly Hills.
By Brett Heimlich, part-time runner.
Plan for about 49°F (9°C) at the 07:00 start, feeling like 46°F (8°C), with 82% humidity and 3 mph wind, warming to roughly 64°F (18°C) by the finish. It rained on 1 of the last 10 race days. Wear: Long Sleeve Tech Shirt, Capris or Light Tights, Running Shoes.
49°F (9°C)
64°F (18°C)
1 of 10 years
42° to 57°F
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Conditions at the 07:00 start on the race's usual date each year (third Sunday of March). Years when the race was cancelled or moved still show that date's weather. Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 archive.
| Year | Start temp | Feels like | Finish | Humidity | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45°F (7°C) | 42°F | 59°F | 82% | 1 mph | – | Overcast |
| 2024 | 47°F (8°C) | 44°F | 61°F | 89% | 4 mph | – | Mostly clear |
| 2023 | 57°F (14°C) | 54°F | 59°F | 63% | 5 mph | 0.17 in | Overcast |
| 2022 | 53°F (12°C) | 50°F | 68°F | 78% | 5 mph | – | Mostly clear |
| 2021 | 44°F (7°C) | 39°F | 63°F | 71% | 4 mph | – | Clear |
| 2020 | 51°F (11°C) | 49°F | 59°F | 95% | 3 mph | – | Mostly clear |
| 2019 | 48°F (9°C) | 44°F | 75°F | 67% | 3 mph | – | Clear |
| 2018 | 42°F (6°C) | 37°F | 58°F | 85% | 5 mph | – | Clear |
| 2017 | 51°F (11°C) | 50°F | 71°F | 99% | 2 mph | – | Overcast |
| 2016 | 51°F (11°C) | 50°F | 69°F | 86% | 2 mph | – | Mostly clear |
Coldest start: 42°F (6°C) in 2018. Warmest: 57°F (14°C) in 2023. Wettest: 0.17 in in 2023.
Built from the 10-year average start conditions by the same engine as the live tool. Treat optional items as corral-only layers you can shed.
Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
Breathable moisture-wicking fabric
Capris or Light Tights
3/4 length for moderate warmth
Running Shoes
Your regular training shoes
✓ Worn by the author
Compression tight for 40 to 55°F, works under shorts
$78
✓ Worn by the author
Fast-drying micromesh tee for warm-weather miles
$75
Packable wind shell for cool morning miles
$115
✓ Worn by the author
Thin, ribbed quarter sock that keeps grit out
$36
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Over 2016 to 2025 the start averaged 49°F (9°C) (feels like 46°F (8°C)) with 82% humidity and 3 mph wind, warming to about 64°F (18°C) by the finish. It rained measurably on 1 of those 10 race days. The coldest start was 42°F (6°C) in 2018; the warmest was 57°F (14°C) in 2023.
For a typical 49°F (9°C) start: Long Sleeve Tech Shirt, Capris or Light Tights, Running Shoes. Dress for about 15°F warmer than the start temperature, since the race itself adds that much, and plan to shed anything you only need in the corral.
The Los Angeles Marathon is usually held on third Sunday of March. The next expected date is Sunday, March 21, 2027. Confirm on the official site, since dates occasionally move.
The live forecast on this page comes from Open-Meteo and unlocks 16 days before the race. Forecasts inside 7 days are reliable for temperature within a few degrees; rain timing firms up in the last 2 to 3 days. Until then, the 10-year history above is the best planning guide.
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