Elqui Valley weather in March (Chile)

Can you expect sunny skies in Elqui Valley in March? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Elqui Valley generally includes moderate temperatures and low rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of March. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Elqui Valley in March usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 6 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 195 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a prime time to visit Elqui Valley. January, February, March, April and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Elqui Valley, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: La Serena, Chile (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in Chile in March

Find out more about the weather in Chile 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 Elqui Valley, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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