Cusco in march: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cusco in march 2025
The weather in Cusco in march comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout march
tolerable weather 6.3cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Partly Cloudy
36% of time
25%
18%
13%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
51% of time
21%
18%
8%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Moderate rain at times
36% of time
19%
18%
11%
Weather at 3am
43°F
23%
20%
18%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cusco in march
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cusco in march.
The climate of Cusco in march is tolerable
In march in Cusco, the climate is wet (with 8.5in of precipitation over 14 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in february it receives an average of 10.5in of rainfall over 17 days.
The climate is quite cold there the month of march, but it is tolerable by dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 59°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of march in Cusco is 52°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Cusco in the month of march with a maximum record of 68°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 41°F in 2012.
On average, in Cusco, the days of march last 12:10. The sun rises at 05:52 and sunset is at 18:02.
With proper weather, march is okay (but not good) to go in Cusco.
March: another location in Peru?
If you want to go to Peru in march, there are destinations with better weather than Cusco:
In march, Lima, Barranca, Chiclayo, Chimbote, Paracas and San Vicente de Cañete have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Arequipa, Machu Picchu, Máncora, Bayóvar, Chan Chan (Huanchaco) and Laguna Humantay have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cusco in march
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of march.
| March | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 68°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 41°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 8.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 14 day(s) (46%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 6.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.61km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:52 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:02 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:10 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in march | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last march?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cusco in march 2024:
43°F to 52°F
45°F to 58°F
41°F to 58°F
43°F to 56°F
47°F to 54°F
45°F to 59°F
45°F to 56°F
47°F to 58°F
45°F to 61°F
49°F to 63°F
47°F to 61°F
41°F to 65°F
41°F to 65°F
45°F to 65°F
41°F to 65°F
45°F to 59°F
49°F to 56°F
47°F to 50°F
41°F to 61°F
43°F to 61°F
45°F to 59°F
45°F to 58°F
47°F to 59°F
43°F to 59°F
45°F to 61°F
45°F to 56°F
45°F to 54°F
47°F to 50°F
41°F to 58°F
45°F to 61°F
47°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in Peru in march
Cities near Cusco:
| Laguna Piuray in march | tolerable weather |
| Pisac in march | tolerable weather |
| Maras in march | tolerable weather |
| Ollantaytambo in march | good weather |
| Laguna Humantay in march | good weather |
| Machu Picchu in march | good weather |
| Vinicunca in march | very bad weather |
| Choquequirao in march | tolerable weather |
| Abancay in march | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional del Manu in march | bad weather |
| Canyon de Colca in march | perfect weather |
| Ayacucho in march | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in march.
Cusco
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Weather data for Cusco in march:
Weather data for Cusco for march are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cusco. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cusco can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cusco.