Weather in March in Guanacaste
Considering a trip to Guanacaste this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Guanacaste in March?
Guanacaste 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 to very hot in Nicoya at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Nicoya and 20°C 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.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Ocotal with an average of 3.1 mm to moderate rainfall in Nuevo Arenal with 37 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Tamarindo enjoys approximately 305 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Guanacaste for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Guanacaste climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Guanacaste?
Tamarindo
In March Tamarindo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Coco
In March Coco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Playa Flamingo
In March Playa Flamingo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sámara
In March Sámara generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Playa Grande
In March Playa Grande generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Guanacaste, in Costa Rica.
Is March the best time to visit Guanacaste?
We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Guanacaste. Typically, the climate in Tamarindo is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Tamarindo. In contrast, May, June, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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