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Peru Weather in March

Peru in March sees low daytime temperatures of 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows of -1°C (30°F). Rainfall is fairly high this month at around 68 mm (2.7 in), so pack a rain jacket to stay dry.

Rainfall in Peru in March

Typically around 11 days of snow/rainfall are expected, averaging 68 mm (2.7 in) for the month. Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Peru in March

Peru in March gets highs of 9°C (48°F) during the day and drops to -1°C (30°F) at night. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. At -1°C (30°F) overnight, frost and ice are likely outside. Indoors, consider packing an extra blanket if you're unsure about the heating.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Peru. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Peru Temperature in March

Min Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Max Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Chance of Rain
37%
Precipitation
68 mm (2.7 in)
Rainy days
11 days

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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).

What to Wear in Peru in March

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Peru in March. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket.

What To Do in Peru in March

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

  • Cycling
    4/10
  • Walking
    4/10
  • Barbeque
    1/10
  • Camping
    1/10
  • Outdoor sports
    4/10

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