Ocho Rios weather in March
Temperature, sea and sunshine in March: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in March
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – August, November – April
What is the weather like in Ocho Rios in March?
In March, Ocho Rios is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Ocho Rios.
March compared
How the weather changes from February to April. Tap a month to open it.
| FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | AprilApr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 88 | 85 | 84 |
| Day | 27° | 28° | 28° |
| Night | 23° | 23° | 24° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° |
| Sun | 8 h | 8 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 10 | 12 | 14 |
More details for March
- Daylight
- 12 h 1 min06:18 – 18:18
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 29 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 37 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Jamaica
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %87 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %41 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in March
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Ocho Rios in March: quick answers
Is Ocho Rios hot in March?
Yes. In March, Ocho Rios is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C and nights stay around 23 °C.
Can you swim in Ocho Rios in March?
Yes. In March the sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Ocho Rios in March?
Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences