March Weather in Costa Rica

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Costa Rica, Peru, during March is characterized by an average temperature of 25°C (77°F). Highs can soar to 33°C (92°F), while lows may dip to 20°C (67°F). Typically, the humidity level in Costa Rica throughout March hovers around 81%.

20°C (67°F)

Minimum temperature

25°C (77°F)

Average temperature

33°C (92°F)

Maximum temperature

81%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In March, Costa Rica averages 242 mm (9.5 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 27 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 7 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 7 hours 49 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 15% probability of sunny days during this period.

242 mm (9.5 inches)

Precipitation

27 rainy days

Rainy days

7 hours 49 minutes

Sunshine hours

15%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In March, the UV Index in Costa Rica reaches a maximum of 16, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, 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 3 6 11 14 16 15 12 8 4 1 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate High Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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