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Colombia Weather in March

March in Colombia brings very high temperatures, with daytime highs of 31°C (88°F) and nights around 23°C (73°F). It's part of the rainy season, with 291 mm (11 in) of rainfall on average, so an umbrella or poncho is a good idea.

Rainfall in Colombia in March

As part of the rainy season, Colombia sees around 14 days of rain in March, with an average of 291 mm (11 in). With high rainfall totals spread across the month, individual showers can be very heavy. Waterproof gear is strongly recommended.

Temperature in Colombia in March

In March, Colombia sees very high temperatures, with highs of 31°C (88°F). Nights drop to around 23°C (73°F). Indoor breaks or shaded spots can make the warmer part of the day much more comfortable. With lows around 23°C (73°F), the nights are warm enough that a sheet is usually all you need for bedding.

Wind Speed in Colombia in March

Wind speeds average 2 m/s (4 knots) during March. At this speed, expect light breezes that you can feel on your face and cause leaves to rustle gently. Since this is an average, some days are calmer with barely any wind while others have more noticeable gentle breezes.

March in Colombia can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Colombia Temperature in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C (73°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C (88°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 291 mm (11 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 2 m/s (4 knots) *  
* Data from: Puerto Maldonado, Peru (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Best Places in Peru in March

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Colombia in March

Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in March. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.

What To Do in Colombia in March

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

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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