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Cartago weather in March (Cartago, Costa Rica)

How is March weather typically in Cartago? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

For March, the weather in Cartago is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Precipitation

Cartago in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 9 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 284 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, March is one of the better months to visit Cartago. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Cartago, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 284 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in March

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Cartago, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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