Costa Rica weather in March
Thinking about venturing to Costa Rica this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Costa Rica in March?
In March, Costa Rica experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Cachí at 23°C to very warm in Santa Cruz at 36°C. At night it cools down to 24°C in Santa Cruz and 13°C in Cachí. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Ocotal with an average of 3.1 mm to heavy rainfall in Puerto Viejo with 166 mm. Meanwhile, Jacó enjoys close to 282 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Costa Rica in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Costa Rica climate page.
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Average weather in Jacó
In March Jacó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in San José
In March San José generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Tamarindo
In March Tamarindo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Puerto Viejo
In March Puerto Viejo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Fortuna
In March Fortuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Costa Rica?
In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Costa Rica with overall pleasant weather in Jacó.
On average, the best time to visit Costa Rica is in January and February with generally perfect weather in Jacó. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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