Sonora weather in March
March is one of the best months to visit Sonora: highs of 29°C (84°F) and about 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 12°C (53°F) and cloud cover 30% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the 5th coolest. Compared with February, it is warmer and drier; April brings highs of 32°C (89°F) and 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Hermosillo, the largest city in Sonora. See below for other places.
Is March a good time to visit Sonora?
best month Weather score 93/100.
Yes. March is one of the best months for weather in Sonora.
Does it rain a lot in Sonora in March?
No, it is usually dry: about 9 mm (0.4 in) falls in an average March. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Sonora in March?
Days average 29°C (84°F) and nights 12°C (53°F).
Sonora weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C (74°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 16 mm | 32% | best |
| February | 25°C (77°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 13 mm | 36% | best |
| March | 29°C (84°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 9 mm | 30% | best |
| April | 32°C (89°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 2 mm | 26% | best |
| May | 35°C (96°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 1 mm | 17% | best |
| June | 40°C (103°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 12 mm | 24% | least pleasant |
| July | 37°C (99°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 110 mm | 59% | least pleasant |
| August | 37°C (98°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 99 mm | 51% | least pleasant |
| September | 36°C (97°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 80 mm | 33% | fair |
| October | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 14 mm | 20% | best |
| November | 28°C (82°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 15 mm | 28% | best |
| December | 23°C (73°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 12 mm | 32% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Sonora in March
Weather can differ a lot within Sonora: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermosillo | 29°C (84°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 9 mm | best |
| Ciudad Obregón | 29°C (84°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Nogales | 22°C (71°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 14 mm | best |
| San Luis Río Colorado | 27°C (81°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Heroica Guaymas | 28°C (82°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 7 mm | best |
| Navojoa | 29°C (85°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Agua Prieta | 21°C (69°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 16 mm | best |
| Puerto Peñasco | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm | best |
| Heroica Caborca | 26°C (79°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 12 mm | best |
| Empalme | 28°C (82°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 7 mm | best |
| Esperanza | 29°C (84°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Cananea | 21°C (69°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 17 mm | best |