Yucatán weather in March

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

What is the weather like in Yucatán in March?

Yucatán is a region in Mexico. March in Yucatán generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with low precipitation.

During the day the temperature is warm in Celestún at 29°C and very warm in Santa Elena at 35°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Santa Elena and 23°C in Celestún. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Uxmal with an average of 12 mm to low rainfall in El Cuyo with 22 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Mérida usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 243 hours of sunshine in Mérida. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in Yucatán for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Yucatán climate page.

Where to go in Yucatán in March

Find the average weather conditions in March for the most popular destinations in Yucatán on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Yucatán

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Yucatán?

Average weather in Mérida

In March Mérida generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Mérida
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
32°C 
19°C 
207 hours 
18 mm 
3 days 
34°C 
21°C 
243 hours 
15 mm 
2 days 
April   >> April
>>  
37°C 
23°C 
256 hours 
25 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Mérida

Average weather in Chicxulub

In March Chicxulub generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Chicxulub
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
21°C 
207 hours 
21 mm 
2 days 
31°C 
22°C 
243 hours 
15 mm 
1 day 
April   >> April
>>  
33°C 
23°C 
256 hours 
19 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Chicxulub

Average weather in Izamal

In March Izamal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Izamal
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
32°C 
19°C 
207 hours 
19 mm 
3 days 
34°C 
20°C 
243 hours 
16 mm 
2 days 
April   >> April
>>  
36°C 
22°C 
256 hours 
31 mm 
2 days 
poor 
Climate in Izamal

Average weather in Valladolid

In March Valladolid generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Valladolid
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
32°C 
19°C 
240 hours 
20 mm 
4 days 
33°C 
20°C 
273 hours 
21 mm 
3 days 
April   >> April
>>  
35°C 
22°C 
258 hours 
31 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Valladolid

Average weather in Progreso

In March Progreso generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Progreso
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
21°C 
207 hours 
21 mm 
2 days 
31°C 
22°C 
243 hours 
14 mm 
1 day 
April   >> April
>>  
33°C 
23°C 
256 hours 
19 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Progreso

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Is March the best time to visit Yucatán?

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Yucatán with overall pleasant weather in Mérida.

Generally speaking, January, February and December provide perfect weather in Mérida. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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