Cusco weather in March (Cusco, Peru)

Planning a trip to Cusco in March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Cusco generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Cusco in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 183 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 170 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Cusco. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cusco, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 183 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 66%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 170 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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 Cusco in March?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

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

Interested in more climate information?

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