South Puerto Rico Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico in March.

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Ponce Salinas

Thinking about venturing to South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in South Puerto Rico in March

South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico is a region in Puerto Rico. March in South Puerto Rico generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Ponce.

For specific regional insights in South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 45 mm (1.8 in) in Ponce.

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Best Places to Visit in South Puerto Rico 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 South Puerto Rico

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico?

Temperature range in South Puerto Rico (March)

Precipitation variation in South Puerto Rico (March)

Ponce

In March Ponce generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ponce →

Salinas

In March Salinas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
284 hours
268 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Salinas →

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In our records: Puerto Rico March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in Puerto Rico in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest March daytime high in Puerto Rico was 19°C (66°F) in Rincon on March 28, 1982.
  • From our sources, the wettest March day in Puerto Rico brought 355 mm (14 in) in Fajardo on March 17, 1987.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Puerto Rico in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ponce 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Salinas 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)

South Puerto Rico weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico in March?

In March, South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico generally has perfect weather conditions. Ponce sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 22°C (72°F).

What is the average temperature in South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico in March?

Average temperatures in South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico during March range from a nighttime low near 22°C (72°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Ponce.

Does South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico. Ponce averages only about 45 mm (1.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico. Typically, the climate in Ponce is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Ponce. In contrast, September tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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