Cartago weather in March (Cartago, Costa Rica)

How is the weather in Cartago in March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Cartago, March is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Cartago in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 284 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 284 hours *  

Percentage 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 in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Cartago in March?

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 in March.

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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