Temperature in Costa Rica in March

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Costa Rica this March.

Costa Rica, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in March ranging from 23°C (73°F) in Cachí to 36°C (97°F) in Santa Cruz. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Santa Cruz and 13°C (55°F) in Cachí.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Costa Rica in March?

Find the average daytime temperatures in March for the most popular destinations in Costa Rica on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Costa Rica in March

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in March: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Costa Rica temperatures in March: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Costa Rica in March?

Average daytime highs in Costa Rica during March reach about 30°C (86°F) in Jacó.

How cold does it get at night in Costa Rica in March?

Nighttime temperatures in Jacó typically drop to around 25°C (77°F) in March.

What is the warmest city in March in Costa Rica?

According to our recent database analysis, Santa Cruz is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 36°C (97°F) and rarely drops below 24°C (75°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in March in Costa Rica?

The coldest city in March in Costa Rica is Cachí when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 23°C (73°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 13°C (55°F).

How much sun does Costa Rica get in March?

Across Costa Rica, sunshine in March ranges from moderately sunny in Limon (177 hours) to sunny in Liberia (305 hours).

What is the water temperature in March?

The water temperature averages approximately 27°C (81°F) in Limon this month, a perfect temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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