Weather in March in Colca Canyon
Planning a getaway to Colca Canyon this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Colca Canyon in March?
Colca Canyon is a region in Peru. March in Colca Canyon generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Cabanaconde.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Chivay with an average of 186 mm to heavy rainfall in Cabanaconde with 199 mm.For specific regional insights in Colca Canyon for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Colca Canyon climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 4 most popular destinations in Colca Canyon?
Cabanaconde
In March Cabanaconde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chivay
In March Chivay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yanque
In March Yanque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Coporaque
In March Coporaque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Colca Canyon, in Peru.
Is March the best time to visit Colca Canyon?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Colca Canyon due to the typically poor weather in Cabanaconde.
On average, the best time to visit Colca Canyon is in May, June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Cabanaconde. The weather in January, February and March, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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