March could be a good time to visit Arequipa, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +64°F, and there are typically 0 sunny days in March. However, expect about 30 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 177 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+46°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
177 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
30 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Arequipa has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Arequipa in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Arequipa for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +64°F with a maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +50°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +66°F.
Is Arequipa warm or cold in March?
Arequipa is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +64°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +54°F to +54°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
March is one of the coolest months in Arequipa, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Arequipa in March
Arequipa weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+64°F
+64°F
+68°F
Min. temperature
+46°F
+46°F
+43°F
Max. temperature
+77°F
+73°F
+75°F
Rainfall
199 mm
177 mm
61 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
74%
72%
58%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
7
Cloudy days
0
0
2
Rainy days
28
30
21
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +64°F for average maximum temperature during the day.As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 199 mm to 177 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 72%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Arequipa in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Arequipa is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Arequipa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 214 mm, with a 100% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
March is one of the rainiest months in Arequipa, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Arequipa wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 100% chance of precipitation and 199 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Arequipa?
This is the weather in Arequipa in March 2024:
1 March
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+70°F
2 March
☀️
+69°F
3 March
☀️
+67°F
4 March
☀️
+69°F
5 March
🌧️
+69°F
6 March
🌧️
+68°F
7 March
☁️
+64°F
8 March
🌧️
+62°F
9 March
🌧️
+61°F
10 March
🌧️
+60°F
11 March
🌫️
+61°F
12 March
🌧️
+62°F
13 March
🌧️
+62°F
14 March
☁️
+60°F
15 March
🌧️
+64°F
16 March
☁️
+61°F
17 March
🌧️
+63°F
18 March
🌧️
+63°F
19 March
🌧️
+63°F
20 March
🌧️
+61°F
21 March
🌧️
+65°F
22 March
🌧️
+67°F
23 March
🌧️
+66°F
24 March
🌧️
+61°F
25 March
🌧️
+63°F
26 March
🌧️
+67°F
27 March
🌧️
+67°F
28 March
☁️
+66°F
29 March
☁️
+65°F
30 March
🌧️
+64°F
31 March
🌧️
+66°F
In March 2024 Arequipa had 4 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 21 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Arequipa climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Arequipa in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+65°F) and the highest in 2024 (+70°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 426 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 1239 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Arequipa in March:
Is March a good time to visit Arequipa?
It’s always a good time to visit Arequipa, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Arequipa in March?
March has mild temperatures in Arequipa. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Arequipa rainy in March?
Arequipa is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Arequipa in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Arequipa in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Arequipa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
