Peru · SpringMonth summary
Peru weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
70°F – 77°F
🌧 Rainy days
18% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Peru in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in March (8.5/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Peru in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in March
Spring marks the start of the good season in Peru. Temperatures rise (25°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.7/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 68°F | 75°F | 11% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ February | 70°F | 79°F | 14% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ March | 70°F | 77°F | 18% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 66°F | 73°F | 4% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 63°F | 70°F | 0% | 0.0in | 10.3h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 59°F | 66°F | 0% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 57°F | 66°F | 0% | 0.0in | 10.4h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 57°F | 64°F | 0% | 0.0in | 10.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 57°F | 66°F | 0% | 0.0in | 10.5h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 59°F | 68°F | 2% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 61°F | 70°F | 1% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 64°F | 72°F | 6% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 8.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Peru averages 77°F, 18% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.5/10.
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Comparison
March vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Peru in March
Is March a good time to visit Peru?
March is an excellent time to visit Peru (score 8.5/10). With 77°F, 11.0h of sunshine and 18% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Peru in March?
With 77°F and 11.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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