La Libertad Department Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in La Libertad Department, El Salvador in March.

Thinking about venturing to La Libertad Department, El Salvador 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 La Libertad Department in March

La Libertad Department, El Salvador is a region in El Salvador. March in La Libertad Department generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very warm in Barra de Santiago at 31°C (88°F) to very hot in San Miguel at 37°C (99°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in San Miguel and 25°C (77°F) in Barra de Santiago. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of La Libertad Department, El Salvador, check out the map below.

Precipitation

March is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 12 mm (0.5 in) in La Libertad.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this March. For example, La Libertad gets approximately 294 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore La Libertad Department by month

Best Places to Visit in La Libertad Department in March

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

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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 La Libertad Department

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in La Libertad Department, El Salvador?

Temperature range in La Libertad Department (March)

Precipitation variation in La Libertad Department (March)

La Libertad

In March La Libertad generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°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
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
294 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
7 days
Weather conditions

Santa Ana

In March Santa Ana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
294 hours
256 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions

San Miguel

In March San Miguel generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
37°C (99°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions

El Majahual

In March El Majahual generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°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
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
294 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
7 days
Weather conditions

Barra de Santiago

In March Barra de Santiago generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
281 hours
305 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
8 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in La Libertad Department, in El Salvador.

In our records: El Salvador March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in El Salvador in our climate database (1995 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest March daytime high in El Salvador was 17°C (63°F) in Acajutla on March 7, 2001.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in La Libertad Department in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
La Libertad 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Santa Ana 33°C (91°F) 19°C (66°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
San Miguel 37°C (99°F) 23°C (73°F) 9.9 mm (0.4 in)
El Majahual 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Barra de Santiago 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
El Tunco 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)

La Libertad Department weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in La Libertad Department, El Salvador in March?

In March, La Libertad Department, El Salvador generally has pleasant weather conditions. La Libertad sees daytime temperatures near 31°C (88°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in La Libertad Department, El Salvador in March?

In La Libertad, the average daytime high in March is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

Does La Libertad Department, El Salvador get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in La Libertad Department, El Salvador during March, with La Libertad averaging close to 12 mm (0.5 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit La Libertad Department, El Salvador?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to La Libertad Department, El Salvador. Typically, the climate in La Libertad is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly pleasant weather in La Libertad. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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