March Weather in Costa Rica

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Costa Rica, Brazil, during March is characterized by an average temperature of 25°C (77°F). Highs can soar to 35°C (96°F), while lows may dip to 16°C (61°F). Typically, the humidity level in Costa Rica throughout March hovers around 82%.

16°C (61°F)

Minimum temperature

25°C (77°F)

Average temperature

35°C (96°F)

Maximum temperature

82%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In March, Costa Rica averages 146 mm (5.8 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 13 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 5 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 53% probability of sunny days during this period.

146 mm (5.8 inches)

Precipitation

13 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 5 minutes

Sunshine hours

53%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In March, the UV Index in Costa Rica reaches a maximum of 13, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 4 7 10 13 13 12 8 5 2 1 0 0
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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