March weather forecast
Trinidad and Tobago

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March

Weather in March

The dry season continues in Trinidad and Tobago throughout March, making it another favorable month for visitors. The temperature during March remains stable and comfortably warm, typically ranging from 23°C (73.4°F) to 31°C (87.8°F). While it is not the hottest or coldest month of the year, March does tend to see slightly higher temperatures than the preceding months of January and February.

The capital city, Port of Spain in Trinidad, experiences a climate reflective of the national average with warm and dry conditions prevailing. The city's coastal location allows for cooling sea breezes which can make the higher temperatures more comfortable. Scarborough, the major city in Tobago, mirrors these conditions closely. Its coastal positioning provides it with similar refreshing sea breezes.

Rainfall in March is slightly higher than in February, but still relatively low compared to the wetter months of the year. Average precipitation levels usually range from 20mm (0.79") to 40mm (1.57"). Rain showers, when they occur, are often brief and are followed by sunny periods, much like the weather patterns experienced in January and February.

Wind speeds in March continue to be moderate, often averaging 15km/h (9.3mph). Influenced by the northeast trade winds, the breeze helps to moderate the slightly higher temperatures seen in March. Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes or tropical storms, are not typical during this month due to its position within the dry season.

The continuation of warm, dry weather and relatively low rainfall makes March an excellent time for outdoor activities. The conditions are also conducive for the Easter celebrations which often take place in either March or April, making it a culturally vibrant time to visit Trinidad and Tobago.

  • Port of Spain - March »
    The months with the lowest humidity in Port of Spain are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 77%. The average relative humidity in March is 77%.
  • San Fernando - March »
    The months with the lowest humidity in San Fernando are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 74%. The arrival of March in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.9°C (84°F), subtly diverging from February's 28.8°C (83.8°F).
  • Chaguanas - March »
    In Chaguanas, during March, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of precipitation. On the last day of March, in Chaguanas, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:16 AST.
  • Arima - March »
    In Arima in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of March in Arima sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:15.
  • Couva - March »
    March and April, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Couva, Trinidad and Tobago. In March, the average sunshine duration in Couva is 8.6h.
  • Point Fortin - March »
    On the first day of March in Point Fortin sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:17. March in Point Fortin denotes a minimal variation in the average high-temperature to a still moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F) from February's 28.8°C (83.8°F).
  • Sangre Grande - March »
    In March, Sangre Grande experiences a minor shift in meteorological conditions with average high-temperatures marked at a still moderately hot 28.4°C (83.1°F), closely mirroring the climate in February. On the last day of March, in Sangre Grande, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:15 AST.
  • Scarborough - March »
    On the first day of March in Scarborough sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:12. February and March, with an average sea temperature of 27.3°C (81.1°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Scarborough.
  • Penal - March »
    In Penal, the month of March records an average minimum temperature of 25.2°C (77.4°F), a slight dip from the daily highs. In March, the average relative humidity in Penal is 74%.
  • Diego Martin - March »
    March marks a slight increase in temperature, humidity, and daylight hours in Diego Martin. The average daily maximum UV index in March in Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago, is 7.
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