March weather forecast
Nicaragua

March in Nicaragua is characterized by continued warm temperatures and the persisting dry season. The Pacific lowlands, encompassing cities such as Managua and Leon, witness average temperatures ranging from 28°C (82.4°F) to 34°C (93.2°F), slightly higher than February. The northern highlands and central regions, where Matagalpa and Jinotega lie, see temperatures between 20°C (68°F) to 26°C (78.8°F).

Rainfall remains scarce in March, upholding ideal conditions for outdoor activities. The Pacific lowlands experience minimal precipitation, while the Caribbean side, with cities like Bluefields and Puerto Cabezas, encounters a slightly higher rainfall of 70mm (2.76") to 90mm (3.54"), but this is still less compared to the wet season's peak.

Daylight hours in March extend gradually, with sunsets occurring later in the day as the month advances. However, due to Nicaragua's location near the equator, the difference in daylight hours from February is minimal and barely noticeable.

In comparison to February, March sees an upward trend in temperature, signaling the steady transition towards the hotter months. Looking ahead to April, the weather remains warm, and the country continues to be in the dry season, providing excellent conditions for travel and exploration.

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• Managua - March »
  March and April, with an average relative humidity of 59%, are the least humid months in Managua. The months with the lowest humidity in Managua are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 59%.
• León - March »
  Approaching March, the weather in León, Nicaragua changes subtly with a slight increase in temperature and decrease in humidity. With an average relative humidity of 55%, March is the least humid month in León.
• Masaya - March »
  With an average relative humidity of 60%, March is the least humid month in Masaya, Nicaragua. March is the least humid month in Masaya, with an average relative humidity of 60%.
• Matagalpa - March »
  The months with the most sunshine in Matagalpa are March and April, with an average of 8.4h of sunshine. The months with the most sunshine in Matagalpa are March and April, with an average of 8.4h of sunshine.
• Chinandega - March »
  With an average relative humidity of 56%, March is the least humid month in Chinandega. In Chinandega, during March, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.
• Granada - March »
  The months with the least rainfall in Granada are January through March Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 4mm (0.16") of rain. The months with the lowest humidity in Granada are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 62%.
• Esteli - March »
  March and April, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Esteli, Nicaragua. With a significant temperature contrast, nighttime temperatures in Esteli hover around an average low of 18.2°C (64.8°F) in March.
• Tipitapa - March »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Tipitapa are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 59%. In Tipitapa the average relative humidity in March is 59%.
• Jinotega - March »
  March comes with a relatively higher temperature in Jinotega compared to February, yet it maintains a pleasant tropical climate. Entering March, Jinotega's average high-temperature reads a still warm 28.5°C (83.3°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate.
• Bluefields - March »
  The month with the least rainfall in Bluefields is March, when the rain falls for 10 days and typically collects 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Bluefields is March, when the rain falls for 10 days and typically collects 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.
• Diriamba - March »
  In March, in Diriamba, the rain falls for 3.1 days. On the first day of March in Diriamba sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:54.
• Ciudad Sandino - March »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Ciudad Sandino are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 59%. On the first day of March in Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:54.