Sacred Valley weather in March (Cusco, Peru)

Curious about the March weather in Sacred Valley? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Sacred Valley generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 14°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C.

Sacred Valley in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 207 mm for the month. Typically around 17 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 prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Sacred Valley. June typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sacred Valley, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 207 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cusco, Peru (26 KM, 16 Miles).

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Sacred Valley 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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