Cusco Weather in March
Peru · March climate averages and travel tips
Avg high17°C (62°F)
Avg low7°C (44°F)
Rainfall92 mm (3.6 in)
RatingFair 5.2/10
Cusco in March sees daytime temperatures around 17°C (62°F), dropping to about 7°C (44°F) at night. The month is moderately rainy, with about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain spread over 19 days. You get roughly 12.1 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is March a good time to visit Cusco?
March is a fair time to visit Cusco (5.2/10) mainly because of the rain. For better weather, go in April to October.
March weather at a glance
| Average high | 17°C (62°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 7°C (44°F) |
| Daily mean | 11°C (52°F) |
| Rainfall | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 19 |
| Humidity | 85% |
| Cloud cover | 80% |
| Daylight | 12.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 5.8 km/h |
| vs February | About as warm as February, with 64 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Cusco in March
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Cusco weather in other months
Jan17°C / 7°C119 mmPoorFeb17°C / 7°C156 mmPoorMar17°C / 7°C92 mmFairApr17°C / 7°C51 mmExcellentMay17°C / 6°C8 mmExcellentJun17°C / 6°C5 mmExcellentJul18°C / 5°C7 mmExcellentAug19°C / 6°C6 mmExcellentSep19°C / 7°C15 mmExcellentOct19°C / 7°C61 mmExcellentNov19°C / 7°C81 mmGoodDec18°C / 7°C139 mmPoor
← FebruaryBest time to visit CuscoApril →
Better weather in March nearby
- Arequipa25°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Lima27°C · 6 mm · Excellent
- Callao27°C · 6 mm · Excellent
- Mendoza29°C · 34 mm · Excellent
- Santiago30°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Caracas26°C · 20 mm · Excellent
Nearby in March
- Arequipa25°C · 24 mm
- La Paz15°C · 83 mm
- Lima27°C · 6 mm
- Callao27°C · 6 mm
- Sucre21°C · 69 mm
- Trujillo27°C · 37 mm
Where else is good in March? See where to go in March.