Arequipa weather in March (Arequipa, Peru)

What can you expect from the weather in Arequipa during March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Arequipa typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Arequipa in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 193 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 7 days of rain are anticipated.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 247 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Arequipa. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arequipa climate page with graphs.

 

Arequipa, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 193 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 58%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 247 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Peru in March

Find out more about the weather in Peru in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Arequipa in March?

For visitors traveling to Arequipa, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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