Machu Picchu weather in March (Cusco, Peru)

Is March a good time to explore Machu Picchu weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In March, Machu Picchu typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 7°C.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 170 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 253 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cusco, Peru (73 KM, 45 Miles).

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

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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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Peru? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Peru. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.