Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
Ollantaytambo in March sees moderate daytime temperatures of 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows of 5°C (41°F). As part of the rainy season, showers are frequent and often heavy. Budget around 243 mm (9.6 in) of rainfall for the month.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Ollantaytambo. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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49-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Ollantaytambo typically stay consistent throughout March, with daily highs averaging around 14°C (57°F). Nights are cold, with lows around 8°C (46°F).
49-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Ollantaytambo spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Ollantaytambo from 1986 through 2026.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pack for changing conditions in Ollantaytambo in March. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in March - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
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