March Rainfall and Precipitation in Costa Rica
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Costa Rica in March.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in March: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions in Costa Rica
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Popular cities in Costa Rica
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- Alajuela
- Atenas
- Bijagua
- Cahuita
- Carrillo
- Cocles
- Coco
- Culebra
- Cóbano
- Dominical
- Drake
- El Castillo de La Fortuna
- Esterillos Este
- Fortuna
- Guápiles
- Heredia
- Herradura
- Jacó
- La Fortuna
- Liberia
- Mal País
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Matapalo
- Matapalo
- Monteverde
- Montezuma
- Nosara
- Nuevo Arenal
- Ojochal
- Paraíso
- Playa Avellana
- Playa Flamingo
- Playa Grande
- Playa Hermosa
- Playa Hermosa
- Potrero
- Puerto Manzanillo
- Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
- Puntarenas
- Puriscal
- Quepos
- Rivas
- San José
- San Mateo
- Santa María de Dota
- Santa Teresa
- Sierpe
- Sámara
- Tamarindo
- Tambor
- Tortuguero Village
- Turrialba
- Uvita
Costa Rica precipitation in March: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Costa Rica receive in March?
In March, Jacó typically receives modest rainfall, around 54 mm (2.1 in), making this a relatively dry month.
How many days does it rain in Costa Rica in March?
Expect around 7 days rainy days in Jacó during March.
Is March part of the rainy season in Costa Rica?
No. March sits outside the typical rainy season in Costa Rica, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in March in Costa Rica?
In our database, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca stands out as having an average rainfall level of 166 mm (6.5 in), making it the wettest location.
What is the driest city in March in Costa Rica?
In our records, Ocotal stands out as the driest city in Costa Rica for March, averaging just 3.1 mm (0.1 in).
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