Weather in March in Mexico
Planning a getaway to Mexico 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 is the weather like in Mexico in March?
Mexico has a wide variety of climate types. During March, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Rosarito at 17°C to very hot in Santa Elena at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Santa Elena and 12°C in Rosarito.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Cabo San Lucas with an average of 1.3 mm to heavy rainfall in Fortín de las Flores with 184 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Playa del Carmen typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Playa del Carmen enjoys close to 270 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at March's conditions in Mexico, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Mexico's yearly weather, check out our Mexico climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Mexico?
Playa del Carmen
In March Playa del Carmen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Mexico City
In March Mexico City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Puerto Peñasco
In March Puerto Peñasco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Cancún
In March Cancún generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Puerto Vallarta
In March Puerto Vallarta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Mexico.
Is March the best time to visit Mexico?
We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Mexico. Typically, the climate in Playa del Carmen is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Playa del Carmen. In contrast, October tends to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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