Madre de Dios Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Madre de Dios, Peru in March.

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Puerto Maldonado Filadelfia Sandoval Inca

Thinking about venturing to Madre de Dios, 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 Madre de Dios in March

Madre de Dios, Peru is a region in Peru. March in Madre de Dios generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Manu National Park at 29°C (84°F) and very warm in Filadelfia at 31°C (88°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Filadelfia and 21°C (70°F) in Manu National Park. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To explore the conditions in Madre de Dios, Peru in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Manu National Park with an average of 244 mm (9.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Inca with 338 mm (13 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Madre de Dios 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 Madre de Dios

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Madre de Dios, Peru?

Temperature range in Madre de Dios (March)

Precipitation variation in Madre de Dios (March)

Puerto Maldonado

In March Puerto Maldonado generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
423 mm (17 in)
316 mm (12 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Puerto Maldonado →

Filadelfia

In March Filadelfia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
444 mm (17 in)
334 mm (13 in)
203 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Filadelfia →

Sandoval

In March Sandoval generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
416 mm (16 in)
306 mm (12 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Sandoval →

Inca

In March Inca generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
453 mm (18 in)
338 mm (13 in)
203 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Inca →

Colombia

In March Colombia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
397 mm (16 in)
291 mm (11 in)
178 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Colombia →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Madre de Dios in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Maldonado 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 316 mm (12 in)
Filadelfia 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 334 mm (13 in)
Sandoval 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 306 mm (12 in)
Inca 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 338 mm (13 in)
Colombia 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 291 mm (11 in)
Manú 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 293 mm (12 in)

Madre de Dios weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Madre de Dios, Peru in March?

In March, Madre de Dios, Peru generally has poor weather conditions. Puerto Maldonado sees daytime temperatures near 31°C (88°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in Madre de Dios, Peru in March?

In Puerto Maldonado, the average daytime high in March is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

Does Madre de Dios, Peru get a lot of rain in March?

Yes. March brings heavy rainfall to Madre de Dios, Peru, with Puerto Maldonado averaging around 316 mm (12 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Madre de Dios, Peru?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Puerto Maldonado, March may not be the ideal time to visit Madre de Dios, Peru.

On average, the best time to visit Madre de Dios, Peru is in June with generally perfect weather in Puerto Maldonado. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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