Sonora Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sonora, Mexico in March.

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Puerto Peñasco Hermosillo Nogales Álamos

Planning a journey to Sonora, Mexico this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Sonora in March

Sonora, Mexico is a region in Mexico. March in Sonora generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Nogales at 23°C (73°F) to very warm in Navojoa at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Navojoa and 3°C (37°F) in Nogales.

To explore the conditions in Sonora, Mexico in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Bahía Kino with an average of 4.8 mm (0.2 in) to low rainfall in Nogales with 13 mm (0.5 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Sonora 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 Sonora

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Sonora, Mexico?

Temperature range in Sonora (March)

Precipitation variation in Sonora (March)

Puerto Peñasco

In March Puerto Peñasco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
8.8 mm (0.3 in)
2.9 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Peñasco →

Hermosillo

In March Hermosillo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
229 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hermosillo →

Nogales

In March Nogales generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nogales →

Álamos

In March Álamos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Álamos →

San Carlos

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

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Carlos →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Peñasco 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 8.8 mm (0.3 in)
Hermosillo 30°C (86°F) 13°C (55°F) 7.8 mm (0.3 in)
Nogales 23°C (73°F) 3°C (37°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Álamos 31°C (88°F) 12°C (54°F) 9.2 mm (0.4 in)
San Carlos 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 5.7 mm (0.2 in)
Ciudad Obregón 32°C (90°F) 13°C (55°F) 7 mm (0.3 in)

Sonora weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sonora, Mexico in March?

In March, Sonora, Mexico generally has perfect weather conditions. Puerto Peñasco sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Sonora, Mexico in March?

Daytime temperatures in Puerto Peñasco peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in March, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

Does Sonora, Mexico get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Sonora, Mexico during March, with Puerto Peñasco averaging close to 8.8 mm (0.3 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Sonora, Mexico?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Sonora, Mexico. Typically, the climate in Puerto Peñasco is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Sonora, Mexico is in January, February, March, April, May, November and December with generally perfect weather in Puerto Peñasco. On the other hand, the months of July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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