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Barranca weather in March (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

What can you expect from the weather in Barranca during March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Barranca typically experiences very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 32°C, while nights can cool down to about 23°C. Often, it stands out as the year's warmest month. With this in mind, cool breathable fabrics will make navigating the heat much more bearable. Always be ready to embrace the warmth while staying cool and protected.

Barranca in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 33 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 282 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Barranca climate page with graphs.

 

Barranca, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 21%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 33 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 282 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in March

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Barranca in March?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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