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Lima in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Lima in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Lima, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Lima in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Weather for Lima in March is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +73°F during the day, and approximately 9 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 0 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in March around 3 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • March is usually the hottest month of the year in Lima;

Average weather

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+63°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
3 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
22 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lima has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Lima in March

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

Going from a maximum of +79°F during the day to a minimum of +63°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +72°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +68°F.

Is Lima warm or cold in March?

Lima is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +73°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +68°F to +68°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

March is the hottest month in Lima, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Lima in March

Lima weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+73°F+73°F+70°F
Min. temperature
+63°F+63°F+59°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+84°F+81°F
Rainfall
5 mm3 mm1 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
80%81%83%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
798
Cloudy days
212222
Rainy days
000
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +73°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 5 mm to 3 mm. Humidity rises from 80% to 81%. Winds are calmer in comparison to February, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 7 to 9.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Lima is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Lima based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 8 mm, with a 10% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. Lima is amazing in March with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
March is one of the rainiest months in Lima, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Lima wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 0% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Lima?

This is the weather in Lima in March 2023:
1 March
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+74°F
2 March
🌫️
+76°F
3 March
☀️
+76°F
4 March
☀️
+79°F
5 March
☀️
+76°F
6 March
☀️
+76°F
7 March
☀️
+78°F
8 March
☀️
+78°F
9 March
☀️
+76°F
10 March
☀️
+70°F
11 March
☁️
+76°F
12 March
☀️
+73°F
13 March
☀️
+76°F
14 March
☀️
+74°F
15 March
☀️
+74°F
16 March
☀️
+78°F
17 March
☀️
+70°F
18 March
🌫️
+69°F
19 March
🌫️
+68°F
20 March
☁️
+67°F
21 March
☀️
+68°F
22 March
☀️
+68°F
23 March
☀️
+68°F
24 March
☀️
+68°F
25 March
☀️
+68°F
26 March
☀️
+68°F
27 March
☀️
+69°F
28 March
☀️
+68°F
29 March
☀️
+68°F
30 March
☀️
+68°F
31 March
☀️
+67°F
In March 2023 Lima had 25 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 3 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 Lima climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2018 (+75°F) and the highest in 1998 (+84°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1997 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lima in March:

Is March a good time to visit Lima?

March is a really good time to go to Lima. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Lima.

Can you sunbathe in Lima in March?

March is warm in Lima. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Lima rainy in March?

Lima is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Lima in March?

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

Monthly weather in Lima

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lima, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.