Chiquián weather in March (Cordillera Blanca, Peru)

How's the weather trend in Chiquián as March approaches? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Chiquián includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 21°C. At night, they generally drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Chiquián in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. Given that this is the rainiest month, it's wise to carry an umbrella to stay dry during unexpected showers. You can typically expect days of rain this month, based on climate records.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Chiquián. April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and March tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Chiquián, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Precipitation 147 mm  

Where to go in Peru in March

Find out more about the weather in Peru and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Chiquián, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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