Temperature in Peru in March

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Peru this March.

Peru, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in March ranging from 12°C (54°F) in Huancavelica to 34°C (93°F) in Piura. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Piura and 2°C (36°F) in Huancavelica.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Peru in March?

Find the average daytime temperatures in March for the most popular destinations in Peru on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Peru in March

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in March: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Peru temperatures in March: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Peru in March?

Average daytime highs in Peru during March reach about 25°C (77°F) in Lima.

How cold does it get at night in Peru in March?

Lima sees nighttime lows close to 21°C (70°F) in March.

What is the warmest city in March in Peru?

Based on our systematic data collection, Piura has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 34°C (93°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 23°C (73°F).

What is the coldest city in March in Peru?

The coldest city in March in Peru is Huancavelica when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 12°C (54°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 2°C (36°F).

How much sun does Peru get in March?

Across Peru, sunshine in March ranges from moderately sunny in Lima (140 hours) to sunny in Arequipa (247 hours).

What is the water temperature in March?

The water temperature averages approximately 22°C (72°F) in Lima this month, good for swimming and cooling off.

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