San José Province Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in San José Province, Costa Rica in March.

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San José Heredia Carrillo Santa Ana

Planning a getaway to San José Province, Costa Rica this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in San José Province in March

San José Province, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. March in San José Province generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in La Ese at 24°C (75°F) to very warm in Carrillo at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Carrillo and 15°C (59°F) in La Ese.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of San José Province, Costa Rica, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Puriscal with an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) to high rainfall in San Isidro with 110 mm (4.3 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, San José typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. San José enjoys about 284 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in San José Province in March

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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 San José Province

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in San José Province, Costa Rica?

Temperature range in San José Province (March)

Precipitation variation in San José Province (March)

San José

In March San José generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
284 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in San José →

Heredia

In March Heredia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
284 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Heredia →

Carrillo

In March Carrillo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°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 »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
282 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Carrillo →

Santa Ana

In March Santa Ana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
284 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Santa Ana →

San Gerardo de Dota

In March San Gerardo de Dota generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
270 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in San Gerardo de Dota →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in San José Province in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San José 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Heredia 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Carrillo 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Santa Ana 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
San Gerardo de Dota 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
San Isidro 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)

San José Province weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in San José Province, Costa Rica in March?

San José Province, Costa Rica typically experiences perfect weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in San José average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 15°C (59°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in San José Province, Costa Rica in March?

San José averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

Does San José Province, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. San José averages just 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for San José Province, Costa Rica.

Is March a Good Time to Visit San José Province, Costa Rica?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit San José Province, Costa Rica 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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