Costa Rica · March
Best travel monthTravel seasonCosta Rica · North America
Max Temp
28.4°C
Min Temp
19.2°C
Sunshine
8.9 h/day
Rain Days
1 days
Water Temp
27.1°C
Rainfall
16.8 mm
Humidity
62%
Avg Temp
23.1°C
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
March is one of the best months to visit Costa Rica — with 9 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 28°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 28°C, cooling to 19°C at night (daily average: 23°C). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 1 rain days with 17 mm total. The water is a warm 27°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in March are ideal.
Trockenzeit am Pazifik: Goldene Hügel, leere Strände wie Tamarindo und Sámara, Schildkröten nisten am Playa Grande. Perfekte Bedingungen für Surfen, Mangroven-Touren und Nationalpark-Besuche.
Packing list for Costa Rica in March
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Dünne Strickjacke für kühle Abende
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is March a good time to visit Costa Rica?
- Yes — March is one of the best months to visit Costa Rica (Climate Score: 94/100). Pleasant temperatures (28°C), good sunshine (9 h/day), and few rain days (1) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Costa Rica in March?
- In March, Costa Rica sees daily highs of 28°C. Nights cool to 19°C, with a daily average of 23°C.
- How much rain falls in Costa Rica in March?
- In March, Costa Rica receives an average of 17 mm of rain over 1 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Costa Rica get in March?
- Costa Rica averages 9 sunshine hours per day in March — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Costa Rica in March?
- Water temperature in Costa Rica in March averages 27°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
