Colombia

Colombia Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Colombia in March.

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Planning a getaway to Colombia this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Colombia in March

The weather in Colombia in March can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Ipiales at 17°C (63°F) to very hot in Puerto Carreño at 36°C (97°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Puerto Carreño and 8°C (46°F) in Ipiales.

For a closer look at conditions across Colombia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Cabo de la Vela with an average of 3.9 mm (0.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Dosquebradas with 1107 mm (44 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Bogotá receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Bogotá gets approximately 107 hours of sunlight in March, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Colombia in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Colombia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Colombia

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Colombia?

Temperature range in Colombia (March)

Precipitation variation in Colombia (March)

Bogotá

In March Bogotá generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
107 hours
88 hours
Monthly rainfall
218 mm (8.6 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Bogotá →

Cartagena

In March Cartagena generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
241 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
9 mm (0.4 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Cartagena →

Santa Marta

In March Santa Marta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
252 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Santa Marta →

San Andrés

In March San Andrés generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
237 hours
279 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Andrés →

Medellín

In March Medellín generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
150 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
184 mm (7.2 in)
260 mm (10 in)
342 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Medellín →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Colombia in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bogotá 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 244 mm (9.6 in)
Cartagena 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
San Andrés 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Medellín 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 260 mm (10 in)
Cali 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 286 mm (11 in)
Pereira 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 1092 mm (43 in)

Colombia weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Colombia in March?

Expect unpleasant weather across Colombia in March. The popular destination of Bogotá averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Colombia in March?

Bogotá averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

Does Colombia get a lot of rain in March?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Bogotá records an average of 244 mm (9.6 in) in March, putting it among the wetter months for Colombia.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Colombia?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Colombia due to the typically unpleasant weather in Bogotá.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Bogotá. In contrast, February, March, April, October and November tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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