Colombia weather in March
Are you planning a trip to Colombia in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Colombia in March?
The weather in Colombia in March can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from moderate to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate in Ipiales at 17°C (62°F) to very warm in Puerto Carreño at 36°C (96°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Puerto Carreño and 8°C (46°F) in Ipiales.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Puerto Colombia with an average of 10mm (0.4 inches) to heavy rainfall in Chinchiná with 1221mm (48 inches). Bogotá experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 107 hours of sunlight anticipated in Bogotá. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at March's conditions in Colombia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Colombia's yearly weather, check out our Colombia climate page.
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Average weather in Bogotá
In March Bogotá generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (69°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Cartagena
In March Cartagena generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (78°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Santa Marta
In March Santa Marta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in San Andrés
In March San Andrés generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (78°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Medellín
In March Medellín generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (76°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is March the best 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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