Huaraz weather in March (Ancash, Peru)

Thinking of visiting Huaraz in March? Check the weather first! See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During March, Huaraz usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 12°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Huaraz in March usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 165 mm for the month. The month brings the heaviest rain of the year, often in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry during the showers. Expect around 19 days of rain based on historical data.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Huaraz. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Huaraz, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 165 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Huaraz.

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