Ancash Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ancash, Peru in March.

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Huaraz Chimbote Urbanizacion Buenos Aires Carhuaz

Are you planning a trip a to Ancash, Peru in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Ancash in March

Ancash, Peru is a region in Peru. Ancash, Peru offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In March, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Chavín de Huantar at 12°C (54°F) to warm in Chimbote at 27°C (81°F). At night it cools down to 21°C (70°F) in Chimbote and 1°C (34°F) in Chavín de Huantar.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ancash, Peru, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Chimbote with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Caraz with 314 mm (12 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Huaraz.

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Best Places to Visit in Ancash in March

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Ancash

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Ancash, Peru?

Temperature range in Ancash (March)

Precipitation variation in Ancash (March)

Huaraz

In March Huaraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Huaraz →

Chimbote

In March Chimbote generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chimbote →

Urbanizacion Buenos Aires

In March Urbanizacion Buenos Aires generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
7.1 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Urbanizacion Buenos Aires →

Carhuaz

In March Carhuaz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
282 mm (11 in)
289 mm (11 in)
209 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Carhuaz →

Huarmey

In March Huarmey generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Huarmey →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Ancash, in Peru.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ancash in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Huaraz 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Chimbote 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Urbanizacion Buenos Aires 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Carhuaz 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 289 mm (11 in)
Huarmey 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Chavín de Huantar 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 254 mm (10 in)

Ancash weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ancash, Peru in March?

Ancash, Peru typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Huaraz average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Ancash, Peru in March?

Average temperatures in Ancash, Peru during March range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Huaraz.

Does Ancash, Peru get a lot of rain in March?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Huaraz records an average of 165 mm (6.5 in) in March, putting it among the wetter months for Ancash, Peru.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Ancash, Peru?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Ancash, Peru with often poor weather in Huaraz.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly tolerable weather in Huaraz. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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