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Warmest sea in Central America and the Caribbean in March

711 coastal locations in Central America and the Caribbean ranked by their typical March sea temperature. Region-wide average in March: 26.8°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.

Warmest in March

Pavones

30.2°C March mean in Costa Rica

Regional March average

26.8°C

across all 711 coastal locations in Central America and the Caribbean

Vs annual mean

-1.4°C

below the year-round regional average

What the Central America and the Caribbean sea feels like in March

This water temperature is comparable to that of a swimming pool, but it might be higher than most open water swimmers prefer for serious swimming. Make sure to drink plenty of water before and after swimming and don't wear a wetsuit to avoid overheating.

Central America and the Caribbean monthly average 26.6°C to 29.6°C
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  • Warmest month September 29.6°C
  • Coldest month February 26.6°C
  • Annual mean 28.1°C
  • Months above 20°C 12 of 12

Where March fits in the year

March sits inside the regional pattern shown on the left. Pick a different month to see how the ranking shifts.

All twelve Central America and the Caribbean month rankings:

Central America and the Caribbean sea temperature map (live)

The map shows today's latest reading at every Central America and the Caribbean location. The list below is based on the typical March mean, useful for trip planning weeks or months ahead.

Zoom in to see individual locations. Click a pin for water temperatures. View list →
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Top 50 warmest Central America and the Caribbean locations in March

Sorted by the typical March mean built from a decade of daily readings at each location. Click any place for its 30-day chart, monthly profile, and full 10-year history.

# Location March mean
1 Pavones 30.2°C
2 Ojochal 30.1°C
3 Uvita 30.1°C
4 Dominical 30.1°C
5 Golfito 30.1°C
6 Cano Island 30.0°C
7 San Jose 30.0°C
8 Manuel Antonio 29.9°C
9 Puerto Quepos 29.9°C
10 Quepos 29.9°C
11 Puerto Armuelles 29.9°C
12 Punta De Burica 29.9°C
13 Cocos Island 29.7°C
14 David 29.6°C
15 Jaco 29.6°C
16 Chacarita 29.5°C
17 Puntarenas 29.5°C
18 Mal Pais 29.4°C
19 Montezuma 29.4°C
20 Playa Santa Teresa 29.4°C
21 Coiba Island 29.4°C
22 Nandayure 29.3°C
23 Playa Carrillo 29.3°C
24 Punta Islita 29.3°C
25 Nosara 29.3°C
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26 Samara 29.3°C
27 Puerto Quetzal 29.2°C
28 Puerto San Jose 29.2°C
29 Acajutla 29.1°C
30 Champerico 29.1°C
31 Acajutla-C Sonsonate 29.1°C
32 La Libertad 29.1°C
33 Puerto Quetzal-B Escuintla 29.0°C
34 San Jose Escuintla 29.0°C
35 La Union-B La Unión 29.0°C
36 Amapala 28.8°C
37 La Union 28.8°C
38 Santa Catalina 28.4°C
39 Los Pargos 28.4°C
40 Marbella 28.4°C
41 Playa Avellana 28.4°C
42 Playa Azul 28.4°C
43 Playa Mansita 28.4°C
44 Playa Negra 28.4°C
45 Jiquilillo 28.3°C
46 Corinto-A Chinandega 28.3°C
47 Puerto Corinto Chinandega 28.3°C
48 Delmas 73 Ouest Department 28.3°C
49 Bocas Del Toro Provincia de Bocas del Toro 28.2°C
50 Léogâne Ouest Department 28.2°C

Coldest 10 in Central America and the Caribbean in March

Same data the other way. Helpful if you want to know which Central America and the Caribbean coasts to avoid for swimming in March.

# Location March mean
1 Salisbury 8.8°C
2 Elbow Beach 19.9°C
3 Hamilton 19.9°C
4 Hog Bay 19.9°C
5 Horseshoe Bay 19.9°C
6 Somerset Village 19.9°C
7 Southampton Parish 19.9°C
8 Flatts Village 19.9°C
9 Harrington Sound 19.9°C
10 Saint George 19.9°C

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