Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
83°Ftypical March high
Typical range
March climate
March in La Fortuna
Costa Rica · Central America
Warm days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
83°F
Lows around 69°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 7 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
21%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.4 hMarch sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
95%March Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In March, afternoons feel about 83° and nights feel near 74°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
48%March Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in March.
7 mphMarch Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical March day
March late afternoons are around 80°F, easing to about 75°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning79°F
Rain19%
Cloud50%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday83°F
Rain18%
Cloud49%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Rain11%
Cloud41%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening75°F
Feels 79°F
Rain7%
Cloud46%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80 | 69 | 4.5 | 16 | 10.5 | 87 |
| Feb | 81 | 69 | 2.1 | 9 | 11.1 | 84 |
| Mar | 83 | 69 | 1.2 | 7 | 11.4 | 81 |
| Apr | 86 | 71 | 2.1 | 10 | 10.9 | 80 |
| May | 85 | 73 | 9.9 | 24 | 9.0 | 86 |
| Jun | 84 | 73 | 12.6 | 29 | 8.0 | 90 |
| Jul | 83 | 72 | 10.4 | 28 | 8.0 | 90 |
| Aug | 84 | 72 | 9.9 | 28 | 8.3 | 90 |
| Sep | 84 | 72 | 11.3 | 29 | 8.1 | 90 |
| Oct | 83 | 72 | 12.8 | 30 | 7.6 | 91 |
| Nov | 81 | 71 | 11.8 | 27 | 8.1 | 90 |
| Dec | 80 | 70 | 7.8 | 22 | 9.9 | 89 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 22, 2026
Data & methodology