Santa Cruz weather in March (Costa Rica)

How's the weather trend in Santa Cruz as March approaches? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During March, Santa Cruz usually has extremely high temperatures and low rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 36°C. At night, it falls to around 24°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz in March usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 7.2 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 5 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 305 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm December typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Cruz climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Cruz, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 36°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 7.2 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 60% *  

Sunshine 305 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in March

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Camping

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz.

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