March weather forecast
San Rafael, Costa Rica

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Weather in March

March weather in San Rafael retains the "rainy summer" vibe, with increased warmness and comparisons to February's conditions. The city dwells under an abundance of cloud cover, which hardly lets any significant amount of sun through. Nevertheless, daylight hours stretch up to 12.1, supplying plenty of daylight into the late afternoons. Rainfall stays consistent, without any drastic changes, maintaining a pattern of brief, frequent showers. The overall pressure of 1012.2mb indicates a fairly stable atmosphere during the month.

Temperature

With March's arrival, San Rafael, Costa Rica, notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.9°C (76.8°F), closely following the trend of the preceding month. In March, the recorded average low-temperature in San Rafael is a mild 14.4°C (57.9°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In March, in San Rafael, Costa Rica, the rain falls for 20 days. Throughout March, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated. In San Rafael, during the entire year, the rain falls for 305 days and collects up to 2534mm (99.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 17:47 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in San Rafael, Costa Rica. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during March translates into the following guidance:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for San Rafael in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in San Rafael, is 24.9°C (76.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 14.4°C (57.9°F).

What is the average humidity in March in San Rafael?

In San Rafael, Costa Rica, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How much does it rain in San Rafael in March?

In March, in San Rafael, the rain falls for 20 days. Throughout March, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does San Rafael have in March?

The average day length in March is 12h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in San Rafael?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, in San Rafael, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 17:47 CST.

How long on average sun shines in March in San Rafael?

In San Rafael, Costa Rica, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.8h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in San Rafael?

The months with the highest UV index in San Rafael, Costa Rica, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

When is the lowest UV index in San Rafael?

The months with the lowest UV index in San Rafael are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in March in San Rafael?

In San Rafael, Costa Rica, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average temperature in March - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average high temperature in March: 24.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (22.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 14.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (16.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.7°C).

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Average pressure in March
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average pressure in March - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average pressure in March: 1012.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average wind speed in March - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.7km/h).

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Average humidity in March
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average humidity in March - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average rainfall in March - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall in March: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (444mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (33mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average rainfall days in March - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall days in March: 20 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.9 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average sunshine days in March - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average sunshine days in March: 6.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (10.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (0.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average UV index in March - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in March
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average cloud cover in March - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average cloud cover in March: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in March
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average visibility in March - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and October (6km).

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