March weather forecast
Costa Rica

March in Costa Rica offers excellent weather, characterized by warm and dry conditions, as it resides firmly in the middle of the country's dry season. Temperatures during this month remain fairly consistent with those of February, typically ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 28.9°C (84°F) across the country. The Pacific coast continues to offer idyllic beach weather, with warm, clear waters and long days of sunshine.

Regions like San Jose and the Cordillera Central in the central highlands maintain average temperatures from 22°C (71.6°F). These pleasant temperatures, coupled with minimal rainfall, offer excellent conditions for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and exploring the rich biodiversity of the area's cloud forests and national parks.

The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica continues its slightly different rhythm with rainfall spread throughout the year. However, even here, March tends to be a drier month, making it a more desirable time for travelers to explore the region's lush landscapes, wildlife, and cultural attractions.

Despite the warm weather, temperatures in March do not approach the record high set in February 1964. However, travelers should prepare for warm, sunny days, particularly in the coastal regions.

As March comes to a close, temperatures across the country gradually increase, subtly transitioning into the warmer month of April. The dry, sunny weather and warm temperatures make March an optimal time to explore Costa Rica's diverse landscapes, from its sun-soaked coasts to its lush highlands.

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• San José - March »
  February and March, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in San José. In San José in March, during 15.5 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Limon - March »
  In Limon during March, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 196mm (7.72") of precipitation. In Limon in March, the average water temperature is 28.5°C (83.3°F).
• Alajuela - March »
  The least humid month in Alajuela is March, with an average relative humidity of 71%. March signifies consistency in Alajuela's tropical weather, with longer daylight hours setting the stage for more sunshine duration.
• Puntarenas - March »
  March is the month with the warmest seawater in Puntarenas with an average sea temperature of 29.4°C (84.9°F). In Puntarenas in March, during 2.9 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Liberia - March »
  In Liberia during March, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Liberia is March, when the rain falls for 3.1 days and typically collects 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.
• Guadalupe - March »
  On the first day of March in Guadalupe sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:46. In Guadalupe the average relative humidity in March is 68%.
• San Francisco - March »
  The highest point of temperatures in San Francisco falls in March and April, when the average high-temperature ascends to 29.7°C (85.5°F). On the first day of March in San Francisco, Costa Rica, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:46.
• San Isidro - March »
  In San Isidro, Costa Rica, in March, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. In San Isidro, in March, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation.
• Quesada - March »
  February and March, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in Quesada, Costa Rica. In Quesada, Costa Rica, in March, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation.
• San Vicente - March »
  The warmest period in San Vicente, Costa Rica, with an average high-temperature of 29.7°C (85.5°F), falls in March and April. In March, in San Vicente the rain falls for 14.5 days.
• San Rafael - March »
  With March's arrival, San Rafael notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.9°C (76.8°F), closely following the trend of the preceding month. In March, in San Rafael the rain falls for 20 days.
• San Diego - March »
  In San Diego in March, during 20 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In San Diego, Costa Rica, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5.