Machu Picchu weather in March (Cusco, Peru)

What can you expect from the weather in Machu Picchu during March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Machu Picchu generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Machu Picchu in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 253 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 170 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Machu Picchu. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Machu Picchu, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 253 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 170 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cusco, Peru (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in Peru in March

Find out more about the weather in Peru in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Machu Picchu in March?

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 in March.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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