Arequipa weather in March
Thinking about venturing to Arequipa this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Arequipa in March?
Arequipa is a region in Peru. March in Arequipa generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with heavy precipitation.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Cotahuasi at 12°C to moderate in Arequipa at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Arequipa and 2°C in Cotahuasi.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Juliaca with an average of 167 mm to heavy rainfall in Cotahuasi with 242 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 247 hours of sunshine in Arequipa. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Arequipa in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Arequipa climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Arequipa?
Arequipa
In March Arequipa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cabanaconde
In March Cabanaconde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chivay
In March Chivay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yanque
In March Yanque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Juliaca
In March Juliaca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Arequipa, in Peru.
Is March the best time to visit Arequipa?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Arequipa, March may not be the ideal time to visit Arequipa.
On average, the best time to visit Arequipa is in May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Arequipa. The weather in January, February and March, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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