March Rainfall and Precipitation in Peru
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Best Places to Visit in Peru in March
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in March: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Peru precipitation in March: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Peru receive in March?
Lima stays mostly dry in March, with average rainfall close to 23 mm (0.9 in).
How many days does it rain in Peru in March?
On average, Lima has about a single day days of rain in March.
Is March part of the rainy season in Peru?
No. March sits outside the typical rainy season in Peru, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in March in Peru?
In our database, Cajamarca stands out as having an average rainfall level of 439 mm (17 in), making it the wettest location.
What is the driest city in March in Peru?
Ilo is the driest city we have data for in Peru in March, with monthly rainfall close to 4.4 mm (0.2 in).
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Bucket list
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Visit the Rainbow Mountains
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Discover Choquequirao, the hidden Inca city near Cusco. Hike through stunning landscapes and explore ancient ruins with fewer crowds than Machu Picchu.
Hike the inca Trail
Few walking tours speak so much to the imagination as the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The tour leads through beautiful mountain landscapes and it is called the 'Royal Highway'
The Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
One of your highlights during a trip in Peru might be this eco-luxury lodge in front of the Madre de Dios River, called Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica.