Guanacaste Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Guanacaste, Costa Rica in March.

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Tamarindo Coco Playa Flamingo Sámara

Planning a journey to Guanacaste, Costa Rica this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Guanacaste in March

Guanacaste, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. March in Guanacaste generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Nuevo Arenal at 30°C (86°F) to very hot in Nicoya at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Nicoya and 20°C (68°F) in Nuevo Arenal. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Guanacaste, Costa Rica, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Ocotal with an average of 3.1 mm (0.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Nuevo Arenal with 37 mm (1.5 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Tamarindo sees close to 305 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Guanacaste by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Guanacaste — and find the best time to visit. (based on Tamarindo)

January32°C (90°F) February33°C (91°F) March33°C (91°F) April33°C (91°F) May32°C (90°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December31°C (88°F)
Best Time to Visit Guanacaste →

Best Places to Visit in Guanacaste in March

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

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 Guanacaste

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

Temperature range in Guanacaste (March)

Precipitation variation in Guanacaste (March)

Tamarindo

In March Tamarindo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
305 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Tamarindo →

Coco

In March Coco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
305 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
3 mm (0.1 in)
3.2 mm (0.1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Coco →

Playa Flamingo

In March Playa Flamingo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
305 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.1 mm (0.1 in)
3.8 mm (0.1 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Playa Flamingo →

Sámara

In March Sámara generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Sámara →

Playa Grande

In March Playa Grande generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
305 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.3 mm (0.1 in)
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Playa Grande →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Guanacaste, in Costa Rica.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tamarindo 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 4.9 mm (0.2 in)
Coco 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 3.2 mm (0.1 in)
Playa Flamingo 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 3.8 mm (0.1 in)
Sámara 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Playa Grande 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 4.6 mm (0.2 in)
Nosara 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)

Guanacaste weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Guanacaste, Costa Rica in March?

In March, Guanacaste, Costa Rica generally has tolerable weather conditions. Tamarindo sees daytime temperatures near 33°C (91°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Guanacaste, Costa Rica in March?

Tamarindo averages a daytime maximum of 33°C (91°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does Guanacaste, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Tamarindo averages only about 4.9 mm (0.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Tamarindo, March might be a good time to visit Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January and December provide pleasant weather in Tamarindo. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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