Caldas Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Caldas, Colombia in March.

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Manizales Salamina La Manuelita Chinchiná

Thinking about venturing to Caldas, Colombia this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Caldas in March

Caldas, Colombia is a region in Colombia. In March, Caldas experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to warm and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Los Nevados National Park at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Salamina at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Salamina and 10°C (50°F) in Los Nevados National Park.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Caldas, Colombia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Chinchiná with an average of 307 mm (12 in) to heavy rainfall in La Manuelita with 1073 mm (42 in).

Explore Caldas by month

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January22°C (72°F) February22°C (72°F) March22°C (72°F) April22°C (72°F) May21°C (70°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August22°C (72°F) September21°C (70°F) October21°C (70°F) November21°C (70°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Caldas in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Caldas.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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).

Popular Destinations in Caldas

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Caldas, Colombia?

Temperature range in Caldas (March)

Precipitation variation in Caldas (March)

Manizales

In March Manizales generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
810 mm (32 in)
1015 mm (40 in)
1236 mm (49 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
21 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
excellent
excellent
Climate in Manizales →

Salamina

In March Salamina generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
375 mm (15 in)
465 mm (18 in)
581 mm (23 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Salamina →

La Manuelita

In March La Manuelita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
897 mm (35 in)
1073 mm (42 in)
1308 mm (51 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
21 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
excellent
excellent
Climate in La Manuelita →

Chinchiná

In March Chinchiná generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
153 mm (6 in)
307 mm (12 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
21 days
Weather conditions
very good
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Chinchiná →

Los Nevados National Park

In March Los Nevados National Park generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
146 hours
139 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
377 mm (15 in)
562 mm (22 in)
683 mm (27 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Los Nevados National Park →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Caldas, in Colombia.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Caldas in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manizales 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 1015 mm (40 in)
Salamina 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 465 mm (18 in)
La Manuelita 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 1073 mm (42 in)
Chinchiná 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 307 mm (12 in)
Los Nevados National Park 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 562 mm (22 in)

Caldas weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Caldas, Colombia in March?

March in Caldas, Colombia brings less favorable weather. In Manizales, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in Caldas, Colombia in March?

In Manizales, the average daytime high in March is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

Does Caldas, Colombia get a lot of rain in March?

Yes. March brings heavy rainfall to Caldas, Colombia, with Manizales averaging around 1015 mm (40 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Caldas, Colombia?

Given the typically excellent weather conditions in Manizales, March might be a good time to visit Caldas, Colombia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Caldas, Colombia is in with generally less favorable weather in Manizales.

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