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Magdalena Weather in March

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

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Thinking about venturing to Magdalena, 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 Magdalena in March

Magdalena, Colombia is a region in Colombia. March in Magdalena generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Jordán to 29°C (84°F) in Ciénaga. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Ciénaga and 22°C (72°F) in Jordán.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Taganga with an average of 18 mm (0.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Don Diego with 87 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in March. Santa Marta typically receives 252 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Magdalena by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Magdalena - and find the best time to visit. (based on Santa Marta)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Magdalena in March

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

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 Magdalena

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

Temperature range in Magdalena (March)

Precipitation variation in Magdalena (March)

Santa Marta

In March Santa Marta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
252 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Santa Marta →

Taganga

In March Taganga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
181 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Taganga →

Pozo Colorado

In March Pozo Colorado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
252 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
25 mm (1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Pozo Colorado →

Minca

In March Minca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
252 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Minca →

El Zaino

In March El Zaino generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
181 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in El Zaino →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santa Marta 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Taganga 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Pozo Colorado 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Minca 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
El Zaino 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Buritaca 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 76 mm (3 in)

Magdalena weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Magdalena, Colombia generally has excellent weather conditions. Santa Marta sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

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

In Santa Marta, the average daytime high in March is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

March is on the drier side in Magdalena, Colombia. Santa Marta averages only about 31 mm (1.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Magdalena, Colombia?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Magdalena, Colombia. Typically, the climate in Santa Marta is excellent.

On average, the best time to visit Magdalena, Colombia is in January, February, March and December with generally excellent weather in Santa Marta. On the other hand, the month of October tends to have less favorable weather conditions.

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