Cusco weather in March
Considering a trip to Cusco this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Cusco in March?
Cusco is a region in Peru. March in Cusco generally has moderate temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 13°C in Sicuani to 16°C in Santa Teresa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Santa Teresa and 2°C in Sicuani.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Cusco with an average of 183 mm to heavy rainfall in Machu Picchu with 253 mm. The city Cusco usually sees around 170 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cusco in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Cusco climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Cusco?
Average weather in Cusco
In March Cusco generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Machu Picchu
In March Machu Picchu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Urubamba
In March Urubamba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Ollantaytambo
In March Ollantaytambo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Pisac
In March Pisac generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°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 Cusco, in Peru.
Is March the best time to visit Cusco?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cusco, March may not be the ideal time to visit Cusco.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Cusco. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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