Costa Rica Weather in March: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
March is the beginning of the dry season in Costa Rica, and the country experiences warm and sunny weather during this time. The average temperature in Costa Rica in March is 22°C (71.6°F), with highs reaching an average of 26.9°C (80.4°F) and lows dropping to around 18.3°C (65°F). The average feels-like temperature is 22.1°C (71.8°F). Costa Rica sees a moderate amount of precipitation in March, with an average of 3.52 mm (0.14 inches) of rainfall. There is a 35.5% chance of precipitation, and it typically covers 2.0 days of the month. The most common type of precipitation is rain, and there are 27 rainy days on average in March. March is a moderately windy month in Costa Rica, with an average wind speed of 27 km/h (16.8 mph) and gusts of up to 54 km/h (33.6 mph). The country experiences an average humidity of 67.6%. The weather in Costa Rica in March is partly cloudy, with an average cloud cover of 52.3%. The average visibility is 10.7 km (6.6 miles), and the average UV index is 8.7, indicating a high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.
What is the temperature in Costa Rica in March?
Average air temperature in Costa Rica is 22°C (71.7°F) in March. The outside temperature in Costa Rica feels like 22.1°C (71.7°F) on a typical March day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 26.9°C (80.4°F) and feels like 27°C (80.6°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 18.3°C (65°F) which feels like 18.3°C (65°F).
How hot is Costa Rica in March?
The hot temperature in March in Costa Rica rises to 29.2°C (84.6°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 67.6% humidity. During hottest days of March it feels like 29 °C (84.2°F). The average maximum temp in Costa Rica is 26.9°C (84.2°F) during day time in March.
How cold is Costa Rica in March?
The coldest temp in Costa Rica in March drops to 16.1°C (61°F) during the cold nights. With 27km/h (16.8mph) winds and 67.6% humidity it feels like 16.1°C (61°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 18.3°C (65°F) during night time in March.
Does it rain in Costa Rica in March?
Yes, it rains for 27 days in Costa Rica in March averaging 3.52 mm of precipitation. Costa Rica has a 35.5% chance for rain throughout the entire month of March.
How much does it rain in Costa Rica throughout March?
Costa Rica has 3.52 mm (0.14 inch) of rain per day on average in March. It rains for an average of 27 days out of the entire month.
Is Costa Rica windy in March?
The average speed of wind in Costa Rica during March is 27km/h (16.8mph) and average windgust is 54km/h (33.6mph). On some days in March wind can reach up to 38.9km/h (24.2mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Costa Rica in March?
Most days of March the wind is blowing from East direction in Costa Rica.
What are the humidity levels in Costa Rica in March?
The average humidity levels in Costa Rica in March are 67.6%. Daily humidity levels in Costa Rica range from 55.5% to 89.5% during March.
How many hours of daylight are in Costa Rica in March?
Costa Rica has 12 hours 04 minutes of daylight in March on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Costa Rica in March is at 5:42:40 and the sunset is at 17:47:10.
What is the cloud coverage in Costa Rica in March?
Clouds cover 52.3% of the sky on average throughout March in Costa Rica. The cloud coverage ranges from 18.5% to 90.5% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in March in Costa Rica?
The average UV index in Costa Rica is 8.7 in March. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 5 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Costa Rica in March?
The average solar radiation is 204.6 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Costa Rica during March. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 93.3 W/m2 to 301.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during March in Costa Rica?
The average solar energy during March in Costa Rica is 17.6 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 7.9 MJ/m2, to 26 MJ/m2 during March.
Are there severe weather risks in Costa Rica in March?
Yes, there is a 13.2% risk for severe weather in Costa Rica in March.
What is the air pressure in Costa Rica in March?
On average the air pressure in Costa Rica in March is 1016.1 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1012.7 mb to 1018.3 mb.
What is the visibility in Costa Rica in March?
The average daylight visibility in Costa Rica in March is 10.7 km (6.6 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9.7 km (6 miles) to 10.9 km (6.8 miles) throughout March.
What is the dew point in Costa Rica in March?
The average dew point in Costa Rica during March is 15.4°C (59.7°F).
Where is the data for Costa Rica climate in March coming from?
The climate data for Costa Rica in March is collected from the following weather stations.
- JUAN SANTAMARIA INTERNATIONAL, CS
- TOBIAS BOLANOS INTERNATIONAL, CS
- EW1517 San Jose CR
- FW2558 Barva CR
- MROC
- MRPV