Find your peace in San Juan del Sur
A large bay with large mountains on both sides, boats that float peacefully in the water and a relaxed atmosphere. San Juan del Sur in southwest Nicaragua is known as a surfers paradise.
March in San Juan del Sur averages 30°C (86°F) during the day and 25°C (77°F) at night. With just 7.2 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall on average, it doesn't get much drier than this.
For San Juan del Sur itself, January, February, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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Based on weather observations in San Juan del Sur between 2006 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during March.
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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).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in March. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Find your peace in San Juan del Sur
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