SeasonMapCosta Rica in March
March is one of Costa Rica's best months (rank 2 of 12): its 10 destinations average 86/100, led by Santa Teresa at 91 — 36°C and 4 rainy days — while Monteverde is cooler at 28°C and scores 87.
#2 of 12 months for Costa Rica · 10 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Costa Rica in March
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Teresa | Beach | 36°C | 12 mm · 4 days | 91 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Tamarindo | Beach | 37°C | 6 mm · 1 day | 91 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Nosara | Beach | 39°C | 25 mm · 5 days | 90 tier S | Yes |
| 4 | Jacó | Beach | 36°C | 87 mm · 20 days | 88 tier A | Yes |
| 5 | Puerto Viejo | Beach | 32°C | 113 mm · 20 days | 88 tier A | Yes |
| 6 | Monteverde | Trekking hub | 28°C | 11 mm · 2 days | 87 tier A | Yes |
| 7 | Manuel Antonio | Beach | 35°C | 120 mm · 24 days | 86 tier A | Yes |
| 8 | San José | City | 32°C | 49 mm · 13 days | 85 tier A | Yes |
| 9 | La Fortuna | Trekking hub | 30°C | 21 mm · 5 days | 80 tier A | Yes |
| 10 | Tortuguero | National park | 33°C | 91 mm · 24 days | 74 tier B | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means March is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Costa Rica in March
- Semana Santa · Nosara and 9 more places · 29 Mar – 5 Apr
- Leatherback nesting · Tortuguero · 1 Mar – 31 May (usually)
- Leatherback nesting at Gandoca · Puerto Viejo · 1 Mar – 15 Jul (usually)
- Quetzal nesting season · Monteverde · 1 Mar – 15 Jun (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 3 of Costa Rica's 4 well-known places this month.