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Cusco in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Cusco in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Cusco in March 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Cusco in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +61°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 30 rainy days with an average precipitation of 174 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+70°F
Max.
174 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
30 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cusco has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Cusco in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cusco for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +63°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +70°F during the day and a minimum of +41°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +63°F.

Is Cusco warm or cold in March?

Cusco is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +46°F to +45°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 Cusco, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Cusco in March

Cusco weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+61°F+61°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+37°F+34°F
Max. temperature
+72°F+70°F+70°F
Rainfall
208 mm174 mm84 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
81%80%78%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
001
Rainy days
283028
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as ok as in February. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +61°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 208 mm to 174 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 80%. 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.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Cusco in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Cusco 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 Cusco based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 97%, leading to total precipitation of around 179 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cusco wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 234 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Cusco?

This is the weather in Cusco in March 2023:
1 March
🌧️
+67°F
2 March
☁️
+69°F
3 March
☁️
+66°F
4 March
☁️
+66°F
5 March
🌧️
+61°F
6 March
🌧️
+65°F
7 March
☁️
+67°F
8 March
🌧️
+67°F
9 March
🌧️
+63°F
10 March
🌧️
+63°F
11 March
☁️
+63°F
12 March
🌧️
+65°F
13 March
🌧️
+65°F
14 March
🌧️
+63°F
15 March
🌧️
+64°F
16 March
🌧️
+56°F
17 March
🌧️
+62°F
18 March
🌧️
+62°F
19 March
🌧️
+60°F
20 March
🌧️
+61°F
21 March
🌧️
+62°F
22 March
🌧️
+60°F
23 March
🌧️
+62°F
24 March
🌧️
+57°F
25 March
🌧️
+62°F
26 March
☁️
+63°F
27 March
🌧️
+60°F
28 March
☁️
+63°F
29 March
🌧️
+64°F
30 March
🌧️
+64°F
31 March
☁️
+62°F
In March 2023 Cusco had 0 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 23 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Cusco climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Cusco in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+58°F) and the highest in 2020 (+65°F). The driest year was 2022 with only 948 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 1612 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cusco in March:

Is March a good time to visit Cusco?

It’s always a good time to visit Cusco, 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 Cusco in March?

March has mild temperatures in Cusco. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Cusco rainy in March?

Cusco 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 Cusco in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cusco in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Peru

Check out the weather for other cities in Peru.

Monthly weather in Cusco

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cusco, 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.