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Santander Weather in March

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

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Planning a getaway to Santander, Colombia 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 Santander in March

Santander, Colombia is a region in Colombia. March in Santander generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Pescadero at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Barrancabermeja at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Barrancabermeja and 15°C (59°F) in Pescadero.

For specific regional insights in Santander, Colombia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Barrancabermeja with an average of 256 mm (10 in) to heavy rainfall in Los Santos with 407 mm (16 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Bucaramanga receives about 148 hours of sunlight in March, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Santander in March

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

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 Santander

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

Temperature range in Santander (March)

Precipitation variation in Santander (March)

Bucaramanga

In March Bucaramanga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
148 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
321 mm (13 in)
401 mm (16 in)
582 mm (23 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bucaramanga →

Barichara

In March Barichara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
148 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
311 mm (12 in)
405 mm (16 in)
503 mm (20 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Barichara →

San Gil

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

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
148 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
249 mm (9.8 in)
337 mm (13 in)
473 mm (19 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in San Gil →

Barrancabermeja

In March Barrancabermeja generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
159 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
256 mm (10 in)
366 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Barrancabermeja →

Girón

In March Girón generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
148 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
306 mm (12 in)
375 mm (15 in)
533 mm (21 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Girón →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Santander, in Colombia.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bucaramanga 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 401 mm (16 in)
Barichara 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 405 mm (16 in)
San Gil 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 337 mm (13 in)
Barrancabermeja 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 256 mm (10 in)
Girón 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 375 mm (15 in)
Los Santos 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 407 mm (16 in)

Santander weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Santander, Colombia typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Bucaramanga average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

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

Bucaramanga averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

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

Yes. March brings heavy rainfall to Santander, Colombia, with Bucaramanga averaging around 401 mm (16 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Santander, Colombia?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Santander, Colombia due to the typically poor weather in Bucaramanga.

On average, the best time to visit Santander, Colombia is in with generally poor weather in Bucaramanga.

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