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March · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 96/100

Concepción in March

Excellent · 96/100Beach 51/100
High / low22° / 12°daily averages
Precipitation32 mm2 wet days
Sea14°surface temperature
36.83° S, 73.05° WElevation 36 mUTC−3 · Chile Summer Time
When to goConcepción · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec96March
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
March: high / low22° / 12°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Concepción averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 12° — mild weather by day. Expect around 32 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 18%.

Days are 1.9° cooler than in February on average, and April is cooler again by about 3.6°. The sea averages 14°, too cold for most swimmers.

March scores 96/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Concepción. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:51 and sets at 20:12 local time, giving 12 h 21 min of daylight. Days shorten by 71 minutes over the month.

Why 96/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%87%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 51/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in Concepción in March

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in March

Around Concepción this month

San Pedro de la Paz
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San Pedro de la Paz

Biobio · 4.7 km W
21°Mar high
2wet days
96score
San Pedro de la Paz
Coronel
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Coronel

Biobio · 24 km S
21°Mar high
2wet days
95score
Coronel
Hualpén
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Hualpén

Biobio · 6.3 km NW
21°Mar high
2wet days
96score
Hualpén
Talcahuano
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Talcahuano

Biobio · 13 km NW
20°Mar high
2wet days
96score
Talcahuano
ivTop of the table

Chile's best in March

Where to go in March
Antofagasta
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Antofagasta

Antofagasta
22°Mar high
0wet days
100score
Antofagasta
Iquique
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Iquique

Tarapacá
24°Mar high
0wet days
100score
Iquique
Valparaíso
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Valparaíso

Valparaiso
18°Mar high
1wet day
99score
Valparaíso
Viña del Mar
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Viña del Mar

Valparaiso
19°Mar high
1wet day
99score
Viña del Mar
·Questions

Concepción in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Concepción?

March scores 96/100 for Concepción, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 22°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is Concepción in March?

Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 12°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Concepción in March?

Concepción receives about 32 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 2 days.

Can you swim in Concepción in March?

The sea averages 14°C in March, cold for most swimmers.