Tolima Weather in March

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

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Melgar Ibagué Honda Mariquita

Planning a getaway to Tolima, 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 Tolima in March

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Ibagué at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Honda at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Honda and 17°C (63°F) in Ibagué.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Honda with an average of 91 mm (3.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Melgar with 594 mm (23 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Melgar gets around 139 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in Tolima 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 Tolima

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

Temperature range in Tolima (March)

Precipitation variation in Tolima (March)

Melgar

In March Melgar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
146 hours
139 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
421 mm (17 in)
594 mm (23 in)
932 mm (37 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Melgar →

Ibagué

In March Ibagué 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 unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
146 hours
139 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
291 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Ibagué →

Honda

In March Honda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Honda →

Mariquita

In March Mariquita generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Mariquita →

Carmen de Apicalá

In March Carmen de Apicalá generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
146 hours
139 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
230 mm (9.1 in)
333 mm (13 in)
535 mm (21 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Carmen de Apicalá →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Melgar 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 594 mm (23 in)
Ibagué 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 220 mm (8.7 in)
Honda 34°C (93°F) 22°C (72°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Mariquita 31°C (88°F) 19°C (66°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Carmen de Apicalá 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 333 mm (13 in)
Espinal 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 194 mm (7.6 in)

Tolima weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Tolima, Colombia in March. The popular destination of Melgar averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night during this month.

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

Melgar averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

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

Rainfall in Tolima, Colombia peaks during March. Melgar averages roughly 594 mm (23 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Tolima, Colombia?

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

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Melgar.

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