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San Martin Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in San Martin, Peru in March.

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Tarapoto Sauce Lamas

Considering a trip to San Martin, Peru this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in San Martin in March

San Martin, Peru is a region in Peru. March in San Martin generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Tarapoto. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

To explore the conditions in San Martin, Peru in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sauce with an average of 291 mm (11 in) to heavy rainfall in Lamas with 356 mm (14 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Tarapoto.

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Best Places to Visit in San Martin 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 San Martin

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

Temperature range in San Martin (March)

Precipitation variation in San Martin (March)

Tarapoto

In March Tarapoto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
275 mm (11 in)
324 mm (13 in)
262 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tarapoto →

Sauce

In March Sauce generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
232 mm (9.1 in)
291 mm (11 in)
247 mm (9.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sauce →

Lamas

In March Lamas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
316 mm (12 in)
356 mm (14 in)
283 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lamas →

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

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in San Martin in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tarapoto 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 324 mm (13 in)
Sauce 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 291 mm (11 in)
Lamas 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 356 mm (14 in)

San Martin weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in San Martin, Peru in March?

In March, San Martin, Peru generally has poor weather conditions. Tarapoto sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in San Martin, Peru in March?

Average temperatures in San Martin, Peru during March range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Tarapoto.

Does San Martin, Peru get a lot of rain in March?

Yes. March brings heavy rainfall to San Martin, Peru, with Tarapoto averaging around 324 mm (13 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is March a Good Time to Visit San Martin, Peru?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to San Martin, Peru with often poor weather in Tarapoto.

On average, the best time to visit San Martin, Peru is in June and July with generally pleasant weather in Tarapoto. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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