San José weather in March

San José, Costa Rica
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March in San José: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in San José · #154 of 897 destinations to visit in March · comfort 88/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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San José climate normals — March

Daytime high27°C / 80°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low17°C / 63°F
Rainfall55 mm / 2.1 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days14 days
Humidity77%💦 very humid
Dew point16°C / 62°F
Sunshine10.7 h/day
Daylight12.1 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Air quality (US AQI)40🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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San José in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit San José?
March in San José: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for San José on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
What is the weather like in San José in March?
In March, San José averages a daily high of 26.7°C and a low of 17.3°C, with about 54.6 mm of rain over roughly 14.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in San José in March?
San José has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in March.

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