Weather · March

Costa Rica weather in March

Temperature, rain, what to pack, this month's events and prices

Costa Rica

March in Costa Rica: changeable weather. Roughly 11h 56m of daylight, with light from about 05:38 to 17:35. March isn't peak season in Costa Rica. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.

The weather in detail

Costa Rica in March

Average temp-
Rain this month-
Daylight11.9 h
Sun05:38-17:35
Seasonshoulder/low season, better prices
What to do

March in Costa Rica, what works

Match the plan to the forecast — a mix of indoor sights and outdoor time keeps it flexible.

What to pack: Check the forecast close to your trip and pack layers accordingly.

Questions & answers

March in Costa Rica, FAQ

Does it snow in Costa Rica in March?
No. Temperatures are well above freezing.
How many hours of daylight in Costa Rica in March?
About 11h 56m of daylight. The sun rises around 05:38 and sets around 17:35. Plan sightseeing around the light.
Is March a good time to visit Costa Rica?
March isn't peak season in Costa Rica. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.
Plan the trip

Costa Rica — flights & hotels

Check prices for your dates. Booking early is well below the last-minute price.

Check flight prices to Costa Rica, every airline at once.

Rates in Costa Rica shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991-2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation · Holidays: date-holidays dataset