Urubamba weather in March (Cusco, Peru)

Planning a trip to Urubamba in March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Urubamba typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 14°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 5°C.

Urubamba in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 214 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The city usually sees around 170 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Urubamba. May, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Urubamba climate page with graphs.

 

Urubamba, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 214 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 170 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cusco, Peru (30 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in Peru in March

Find out more about the weather in Peru in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Urubamba in March?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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