March · Mexico
Best time to visit Hierve el Agua in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hierve el Agua in March
Average temperature 20°C, 15 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 59% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.8/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 15 mm
- Humidity
- 59%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
March in Hierve el Agua scores 9.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 20°C, 15 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hierve el Agua forms petrified waterfalls and cliff pools overlooking Oaxaca’s mountain valleys. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
March in Hierve el Agua — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
March averages 20°C (68°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
Expect 15 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 daylight hours.
A 9.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Hierve el Agua (2nd of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hierve el Agua in March?
- In March, Hierve el Agua averages 20°C, 15 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Hierve el Agua?
- March earns a 9.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hierve el Agua in March?
- Expect about 15 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 59% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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