Peru weather in March
Planning a journey to Peru this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Peru in March?
The weather in Peru in March can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
During the day the temperature is cold in Cotahuasi at 12°C and very warm in Piura at 34°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Piura and 2°C in Cotahuasi.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Ilo with an average of 4.4 mm to heavy rainfall in Cajamarca with 439 mm. The city Lima usually sees around 140 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For a closer look at March's conditions in Peru, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Peru's yearly weather, check out our Peru climate page.
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Popular destinations in Peru
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Peru?
Average weather in Lima
In March Lima generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cusco
In March Cusco generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Arequipa
In March Arequipa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Puno
In March Puno generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Machu Picchu
In March Machu Picchu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Peru.
Is March the best time to visit Peru?
Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Lima, March might be a good time to visit Peru. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Peru is in with generally perfect weather in Lima.
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