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In Puntarenas, March brings very high daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), with nights cooling to 24°C (75°F). Some rainfall is to be expected.
If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a great time to visit.
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46-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Puntarenas typically stay consistent throughout March, with daily highs averaging around 32°C (90°F). Nights are pleasant, with lows around 19°C (66°F).
46-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Puntarenas spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 32 years of weather observations in Puntarenas between 1994 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in March. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Wind Speed
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