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La Fortuna in March

Great month. Inside La Fortuna's best window: Feb–Apr (driest, best volcano views); Dec–Apr generally.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 20°C (68°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
High
Costa Rica overall
Prices
High
Costa Rica overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for La Fortuna

Inside La Fortuna's best window: Feb–Apr (driest, best volcano views); Dec–Apr generally.

Is another month better than March?

No other month rates higher than March for La Fortuna in this guide.

Weather in March

Long-term averages
  • La FortunaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 8 days
  • Northern plains, Costa Rica · La Fortuna, Arenalbest weather

    Rain any month; Arenal's cone is often in cloud — mornings are clearest.

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Semana Santa big impact

    Mar–Apr (Easter, check) · Costa Rica

    Beaches full; alcohol sales limited Thursday–Friday in some cantons; buses reduced.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Costa Rica overall
High
Prices · Costa Rica overall
High

Costa Rica overall: Hot and dry; Semana Santa may fall here (check) — beaches full.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in La Fortuna, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Mar: Great

    Jan: Great

  • Daytime high

    Mar: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Mar: 20 °C (68 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Mar: 8 (better)

    Jan: 12

  • Crowds

    Mar: High

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Mar: High

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Mar: 1

    Jan: 0

March: Inside La Fortuna's best window: Feb–Apr (driest, best volcano views); Dec–Apr generally.

January: Inside La Fortuna's best window: Feb–Apr (driest, best volcano views); Dec–Apr generally.

La Fortuna: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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