Turrialba weather in March (Cartago, Costa Rica)

How is the weather in Turrialba in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Turrialba generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C.

Turrialba in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 284 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a great time to visit. February, March and April generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Turrialba, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 29%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 126 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 284 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in March

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

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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).

So, what should you wear in Turrialba in March?

For visitors traveling to Turrialba, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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