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Costa Rica in March

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Daytime high
26°C
79°F
Overnight low
15°C
59°F
Rainfall
10 mm
dry
Crowd levels
high
busy
Prices
high
peak rates

What to expect in Costa Rica in March

March brings warm weather to Costa Rica, with daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and overnight lows near 15°C (59°F). Skies are typically practically rain-free, with about 10 mm of rainfall on average.

March is one of Costa Rica's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs December–March, for context.

What’s happening in March

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    Envision Festival · Feb–MarBoutique music and wellness festival on the Pacific coast.
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Costa Rica in other months

January
great
February
great
April
good
May
okay
June
okay
July
good
August
okay
September
avoid
October
avoid
November
okay
December
great

Where else is good to go in March

Japan in March
14°C high · high crowds · great
Thailand in March
35°C high · medium crowds · good
Bali in March
30°C high · low crowds · good
Italy in March
16°C high · low crowds · good
France in March
12°C high · low crowds · good
Spain in March
16°C high · low crowds · good
Portugal in March
18°C high · low crowds · good
Greece in March
16°C high · low crowds · good