San José weather in March
Thinking about venturing to San José this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in San José in March?
San José is a region in Costa Rica. March in San José generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C in La Ese to 28°C in Colón. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Colón and 15°C in La Ese.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Heredia with an average of 52 mm to high rainfall in San Isidro with 110 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in San José, marking it as the year's driest month. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 284 hours of sunshine in San José. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at March's conditions in San José, see the map below. For a more detailed look at San José's yearly weather, check out our San José climate page.
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Average weather in San José
In March San José generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Heredia
In March Heredia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Santa Ana
In March Santa Ana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in San Gerardo de Dota
In March San Gerardo de Dota generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in San Isidro
In March San Isidro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°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 San José?
We believe that March is one of the best times to visit San José with overall perfect weather in San José.
Generally speaking, January, February and March provide perfect weather in San José. The weather in May, June, July, August, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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