San Ignacio

Cayo Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cayo, Belize in March.

🔎
San Ignacio Good Living Camp Belmopan Teakettle Village

Thinking about venturing to Cayo, Belize 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 Cayo in March

Cayo, Belize is a region in Belize. March in Cayo generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Good Living Camp at 30°C (86°F) to very warm in San Ignacio at 33°C (91°F). At night it cools down to 20°C (68°F) in San Ignacio and 21°C (70°F) in Good Living Camp. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Cayo, Belize in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in San Ignacio with an average of 38 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Good Living Camp with 62 mm (2.4 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. San Ignacio sees close to 245 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Cayo by month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Best Places to Visit in Cayo in March

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

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 Cayo

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Cayo, Belize?

Temperature range in Cayo (March)

Precipitation variation in Cayo (March)

San Ignacio

In March San Ignacio generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
245 hours
256 hours
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in San Ignacio →

Belmopan

In March Belmopan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
245 hours
256 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Belmopan →

Good Living Camp

In March Good Living Camp generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
245 hours
256 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Good Living Camp →

Teakettle Village

In March Teakettle Village generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
245 hours
256 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Teakettle Village →

San Antonio

In March San Antonio generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
245 hours
256 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in San Antonio →

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

In our records: Belize March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in Belize in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest March night in Belize dropped to 3°C (37°F) in Placencia Village on March 30, 2023.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Ignacio 33°C (91°F) 20°C (68°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Good Living Camp 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Belmopan 32°C (90°F) 21°C (70°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Teakettle Village 32°C (90°F) 21°C (70°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
San Antonio 32°C (90°F) 20°C (68°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

Cayo weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cayo, Belize in March?

In March, Cayo, Belize generally has unpleasant weather conditions. San Ignacio sees daytime temperatures near 33°C (91°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in Cayo, Belize in March?

Daytime temperatures in San Ignacio peak at roughly 33°C (91°F) in March, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

Does Cayo, Belize get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. San Ignacio averages just 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Cayo, Belize.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Cayo, Belize?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in San Ignacio, March might be a good time to visit Cayo, Belize.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and December offering mostly perfect weather in San Ignacio. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Cayo.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Belize? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Belize.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.

River Tube in Belize

The best time to visit Belize and to River Tube is from December to mid-April, this is the dry season. If you like to avoid the crowds we recommend visiting May and early June.

Dive and feel like Robinson Crusoe at Glover’s Reef

Belize has an amazing number of beautiful small islands. Many of these islands are unaffordable for the average backpacker. Glovers Reef is an exception to this.
River Tube in Belize

The best time to visit Belize and to River Tube is from December to mid-April, this is the dry season. If you like to avoid the crowds we recommend visiting May and early June.

The Cayo District is Belize's most adventurous region

This area has all the perfect ingredients for many different adventure activities. We are sure that the dramatic mix of this beautiful scenery made by Mother nature will capture your heart.

Must visit in Belize →