Weather in March in The Cordillera Blanca
Thinking about venturing to the Cordillera Blanca this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the Cordillera Blanca in March?
The Cordillera Blanca is a region in Peru. March in the Cordillera Blanca generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Huaraz at 12°C to pleasant in Chiquián at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Chiquián and 3°C in Huaraz.For specific regional insights in the Cordillera Blanca, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Chiquián with an average of 147 mm to heavy rainfall in Caraz with 314 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Huaraz.For a more detailed look at the Cordillera Blanca's conditions throughout the year, check out our the Cordillera Blanca climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 3 most popular destinations in the Cordillera Blanca?
Huaraz
In March Huaraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Caraz
In March Caraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chiquián
In March Chiquián generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Cordillera Blanca, in Peru.
Is March the best time to visit the Cordillera Blanca?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Huaraz, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Cordillera Blanca.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide tolerable weather in Huaraz. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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