Cusco weather in March (Cusco, Peru)

How does the weather in Cusco usually fare in March? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of March in Cusco typically brings moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 16°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 6°C.

Precipitation

Cusco in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 183 mm for the month. On average, there are about 16 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 170 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 183 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 66%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 170 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cusco.

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