Cordillera Blanca Weather in March

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

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Huaraz Caraz Chiquián

Thinking about venturing to the Cordillera Blanca, Peru 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 the Cordillera Blanca in March

The Cordillera Blanca, Peru 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 (54°F) to pleasant in Chiquián at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Chiquián and 3°C (37°F) in Huaraz.

For specific regional insights in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru, 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 (5.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Caraz with 314 mm (12 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Huaraz.

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Best Places to Visit in the Cordillera Blanca 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 the Cordillera Blanca

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

Temperature range in the Cordillera Blanca (March)

Precipitation variation in the Cordillera Blanca (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 →

Caraz

In March Caraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
315 mm (12 in)
314 mm (12 in)
233 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Caraz →

Chiquián

In March Chiquián generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Chiquián →

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

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Cordillera Blanca in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Huaraz 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Caraz 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 314 mm (12 in)
Chiquián 21°C (70°F) 5°C (41°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)

The Cordillera Blanca weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru in March?

In March, the Cordillera Blanca, Peru generally has poor weather conditions. Huaraz sees daytime temperatures near 12°C (54°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru in March?

In Huaraz, the average daytime high in March is 12°C (54°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

Does the Cordillera Blanca, 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 the Cordillera Blanca, Peru.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Cordillera Blanca, Peru?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Huaraz, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Cordillera Blanca, Peru.

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.

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