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Cajamarca weather in March (Cajamarca, Peru)

How does the weather in Cajamarca usually fare in March? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In March, Cajamarca typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Cajamarca in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 439 mm for the month. Expect frequent, heavy rain this month, marking the peak rainfall period. A poncho will help protect you from getting soaked. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Cajamarca. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cajamarca, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 439 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 72%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  

Where to go in Peru in March

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

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Cajamarca, 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.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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