What is the average temperature in San José in March?

The average high is 27°C (80°F) and the average low is 17°C (62°F).

Does it rain a lot in San José in March?

On average, San José gets 11 days of rain in March with 58mm total precipitation.

Weather in San José in March

Q: What should I pack for San José in March?

Essential items for San José in March: Comfortable walking shoes, Light layers and t-shirts, Sunscreen SPF 30+.

San José, Costa Rica averages a high of 26.5°C (79.7°F) and low of 16.9°C (62.4°F) in March, with 11 rain days and 11.1 hours of daily sunshine. Travel score: 82/100 (Excellent). The best time to visit San José is February.

High

27°C80°F

Low

17°C62°F

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rain days

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11.1

hrs/day sunshine

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73%

humidity

82— Excellent

March in San José is warm and occasionally wet — ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

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What are the average temperatures in San José?

How much does it rain in San José in March?

San José receives an average of 58.2mm of rainfall across 11 rainy days in March. The annual total is 3028.4mm.

What should I pack for San José in March?

Essentials

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Comfortable walking shoes

Essential for exploring the city

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Light layers and t-shirts

Warm weather around 27°C

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Sunscreen SPF 30+

11 hours of sunshine daily

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Sunglasses

Protect your eyes from bright sun

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