Colca Canyon Weather in March

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

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Cabanaconde Chivay Yanque Coporaque

Planning a journey to Colca Canyon, Peru this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Colca Canyon in March

Colca Canyon, Peru 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 (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Cabanaconde.

To explore the conditions in Colca Canyon, Peru in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Chivay with an average of 186 mm (7.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Cabanaconde with 199 mm (7.8 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Colca Canyon 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 Colca Canyon

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

Temperature range in Colca Canyon (March)

Precipitation variation in Colca Canyon (March)

Cabanaconde

In March Cabanaconde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
234 mm (9.2 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
11 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Cabanaconde →

Chivay

In March Chivay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°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
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
227 mm (8.9 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
13 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chivay →

Yanque

In March Yanque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°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
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
228 mm (9 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
13 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Yanque →

Coporaque

In March Coporaque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°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)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
227 mm (8.9 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
13 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Coporaque →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cabanaconde 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 199 mm (7.8 in)
Chivay 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)
Yanque 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 188 mm (7.4 in)
Coporaque 13°C (55°F) 1°C (34°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)

Colca Canyon weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Colca Canyon, Peru in March?

In March, Colca Canyon, Peru generally has poor weather conditions. Cabanaconde sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Colca Canyon, Peru in March?

Cabanaconde averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

Does Colca Canyon, Peru get a lot of rain in March?

Rainfall in Colca Canyon, Peru peaks during March. Cabanaconde averages roughly 199 mm (7.8 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Colca Canyon, Peru?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Colca Canyon, Peru due to the typically poor weather in Cabanaconde.

On average, the best time to visit Colca Canyon, Peru 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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