Weather in March in Peru
Thinking about venturing to Peru this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.
Temperatures
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.To explore the conditions in Peru in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 140 hours of sunlight expected in Lima. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Peru climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Peru?
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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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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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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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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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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Peru.
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