March weather forecast
Colombia

Transitioning from the relatively dry February, March witnesses a shift in the climatic conditions across Colombia as it moves closer to the wet season. A noticeable increase in temperature and humidity across various regions characterises this month.

In the capital city of Bogota, located in the elevated Andean region, the temperature in March slightly increases, ranging from 17.2°C (63°F) to 24.3°C (75.7°F). Despite the small rise, this region maintains its relatively cooler conditions compared to the rest of the country due to its altitude.

Contrastingly, the lowlands and coastal regions, including the Guajira Peninsula in the north, continue their upward trend, reaching a maximum temperature of 31.1°C (88°F). The Amazon region also experiences an increase in temperatures from 25.1°C (77.2°F) to a high of 31.5°C (88.7°F). The temperatures in both regions are higher than those in the previous month, signifying the gradual approach of the hotter season.

Rainfall patterns during March begin to shift towards the wetter period of the year. Quibdo, known as one of Colombia's rainiest cities, experiences an uptick in precipitation, indicating the onset of the rainy season, which typically peaks from May to October.

The Pacific Coast and the Caribbean Sea maintain their warm water temperatures between 26.1°C (79°F) and 28.9°C (84°F), providing ideal conditions for water activities. However, the gradually increasing rainfall can influence the number of favourable days for these activities.

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• Bogotá - March »
  March in Bogotá is notable for heavy rainfall amounting to 204mm (8.03"), making it the month with the highest precipitation. In Bogotá, in March, during 29.3 rainfall days, 204mm (8.03") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Medellin - March »
  In Medellin in March, it is raining for 30.3 days, with typically 274mm (10.79") of accumulated precipitation. In Medellin, during March, the rain falls for 30.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 274mm (10.79") of precipitation.
• Cali - March »
  January, March through June, August, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Cali, Colombia. In Cali, in March, during 30.9 rainfall days, 273mm (10.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Cartagena - March »
  In Cartagena, Colombia, in March, the average water temperature is 27.8°C (82°F). On the last day of March, in Cartagena, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:12 -05.
• Cúcuta - March »
  In Cúcuta during March, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. January through March, June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Cúcuta, Colombia.
• Bucaramanga - March »
  On the last day of March, in Bucaramanga, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:02 -05. In Bucaramanga, during March, the rain falls for 26.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 135mm (5.31") of precipitation.
• Pereira - March »
  As March takes its course, Pereira's average high-temperature registers at a still warm 27°C (80.6°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. In Pereira, Colombia, in March, during 18 rainfall days, 191mm (7.52") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Santa Marta - March »
  In Santa Marta, Colombia, in March, the average water temperature is 26.2°C (79.2°F). In Santa Marta, during March, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.
• Ibagué - March »
  March is the warmest month in Ibagué, exhibiting average temperatures of 27.9°C (82.2°F) at the peak and 16.3°C (61.3°F) at the base. On the first day of March in Ibagué sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:14.
• Villavicencio - March »
  With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, March has the least sunshine of the year in Villavicencio, Colombia. In Villavicencio in March, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 227mm (8.94") of accumulated precipitation.
• Neiva - March »
  The months with the most rainfall in Neiva are March and April, with an average 90mm (3.54") of precipitation. In Neiva in March, during 24.8 rainfall days, 90mm (3.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Valledupar - March »
  On the first day of March in Valledupar sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:03. In Valledupar, during March, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation.