Puntarenas weather in March
Are you planning a trip to Puntarenas in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Puntarenas in March?
Puntarenas is a region in Costa Rica. March in Puntarenas generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in San Vito at 27°C to very warm in Barranca at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Barranca and 18°C in San Vito. 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.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Monteverde with an average of 15 mm to high rainfall in Dominical with 150 mm. The city Jacó usually sees around 282 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Puntarenas for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Puntarenas climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Puntarenas?
Jacó
In March Jacó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Herradura
In March Herradura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Santa Teresa
In March Santa Teresa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Monteverde
In March Monteverde generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Uvita
In March Uvita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Puntarenas?
In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Puntarenas with overall pleasant weather in Jacó.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly perfect weather in Jacó. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be poor.
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