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Araucanía Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Araucanía, Chile in March.

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Pucón Temuco Villarrica Malalcahuello

Thinking about venturing to Araucanía, Chile this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Araucanía in March

Araucanía, Chile is a region in Chile. In March, Araucanía experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. March is a summer month.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Curarrehue at 18°C (64°F) to warm in Temuco at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Temuco and 6°C (43°F) in Curarrehue.

For a closer look at conditions across Araucanía, Chile, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Capitán Pastene with an average of 36 mm (1.4 in) to high rainfall in Licán Ray with 138 mm (5.4 in).

Explore Araucanía by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Araucanía - and find the best time to visit. (based on Pucón)

January22°C (72°F) February23°C (73°F) March20°C (68°F) April16°C (61°F) May13°C (55°F) June10°C (50°F) July9°C (48°F) This monthAugust10°C (50°F) September13°C (55°F) October15°C (59°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Araucanía in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Araucanía.

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 Araucanía

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Araucanía, Chile?

Temperature range in Araucanía (March)

Precipitation variation in Araucanía (March)

Pucón

In March Pucón generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
238 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
less favorable
Climate in Pucón →

Temuco

In March Temuco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
266 hours
230 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
Climate in Temuco →

Villarrica

In March Villarrica generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
266 hours
230 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
less favorable
Climate in Villarrica →

Malalcahuello

In March Malalcahuello generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
mixed
Climate in Malalcahuello →

Licán Ray

In March Licán Ray generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
less favorable
Climate in Licán Ray →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pucón 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Temuco 23°C (73°F) 9°C (48°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Villarrica 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Malalcahuello 19°C (66°F) 5°C (41°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Licán Ray 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Caburgua 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)

Araucanía weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Araucanía, Chile in March?

March in Araucanía, Chile brings very good weather. In Pucón, daytime temperatures are typically around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Araucanía, Chile in March?

In Pucón, the average daytime high in March is 20°C (68°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does Araucanía, Chile get a lot of rain in March?

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in Araucanía, Chile. Average rainfall in Pucón sits around 130 mm (5.1 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Araucanía, Chile?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Pucón, March might be a good time to visit Araucanía, Chile.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly excellent weather in Pucón. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Araucanía.

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