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Arequipa in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Arequipa in March 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether March is a good month to travel to Arequipa, Peru.

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Arequipa in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Arequipa in March in summary
Favourable weather
Min 13°C Max 18°C 94 mm 5 day(s) 79% 40% 11.4 h/day 0.2 cm
Best activities in March
Cultural visits and heritageNightlifeGastronomy
Practical guidelines
Low crowds Moderate prices 05:49 18:00
Hourly weather

Average weather in Arequipa in March 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Arequipa in March 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in March. This allows you to forecast the weather in March 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Arequipa in March

Temperatures, precipitation, snow and monthly trends help better understand the climate in Arequipa in March.

Temperatures and rain in Arequipa in March

Average daily weather

Temperatures, rain and snow day by day in March, with a separate scale for snow.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall Daily snow

Monthly temperatures

The month of March is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Arequipa in March

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Arequipa in March

Check the seasonal normals in Arequipa in March and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
March
Weather data February March April
Outside temperature
Average temperature 14.8°C 15.2°C 15.6°C
Maximum temperature 17.2°C 17.8°C 18.5°C
Minimum temperature 12.5°C 12.6°C 12.6°C
Record maximum temperature 23.0°C
(2010)
23.0°C
(2010)
22.0°C
(2009)
Record low temperature 4.0°C
(2011)
3.0°C
(2011)
5.0°C
(2011)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 12 day(s)
(41%)
16 day(s)
(52%)
24 day(s)
(80%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 17 km/h 17 km/h 16 km/h
Wind temperature 12.3°C 12.7°C 12.6°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 174.2 mm 94.2 mm 43.9 mm
Number of days with precipitation 23 day(s)
(79%)
19 day(s)
(61%)
11 day(s)
(37%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 10 day(s)
(34%)
5 day(s)
(16%)
2 day(s)
(7%)
Record precipitation in one day 43.5 mm
(2019)
35.2 mm
(2012)
39.4 mm
(2011)
Other weather data
Humidity 84% 79% 66%
Visibility 8.8 km 9.3 km 9.8 km
Cloud cover 51% 40% 20%
UV index 4 4 5
Daily sunshine 12h 11h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h42 05h49 05h55
Sunset time 18h18 18h00 17h38
Day length 12h36 12h11 11h43
Our opinion on the climate in March
The review of Where And When favourable weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Arequipa in March?

Best activities in March
Cultural visits and heritageNightlifeGastronomy
Possible activities in March
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Arequipa in March last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Arequipa in March 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Cloudy
11°C16°C1.9 mm
2
Cloudy
12°C16°C3.6 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
13°C16°C1.3 mm
4
Cloudy
9°C16°C1.4 mm
5
Overcast
11°C17°C1.3 mm
6
Cloudy
10°C16°C3.7 mm
7
Cloudy
10°C16°C0.8 mm
8
Cloudy
9°C17°C0.5 mm
9
Cloudy
10°C17°C1.1 mm
10
Cloudy
9°C18°C0.0 mm
11
Cloudy
10°C18°C0.4 mm
12
Cloudy
11°C18°C0.0 mm
13
Overcast
11°C17°C0.0 mm
14
Cloudy
12°C18°C0.4 mm
15
Cloudy
11°C17°C1.0 mm
16
Overcast
11°C18°C1.4 mm
17
Cloudy
11°C19°C0.0 mm
18
Cloudy
15°C19°C0.0 mm
19
Cloudy
10°C19°C0.0 mm
20
Cloudy
10°C19°C0.0 mm
21
Cloudy
14°C20°C0.0 mm
22
Cloudy
13°C20°C0.0 mm
23
Cloudy
14°C21°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
14°C21°C0.0 mm
25
Cloudy
13°C21°C0.0 mm
26
Cloudy
11°C20°C0.0 mm
27
Cloudy
13°C18°C0.1 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
12°C18°C0.2 mm
29
Cloudy
11°C17°C0.0 mm
30
Overcast
11°C16°C0.7 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
11°C18°C0.1 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Arequipa in March?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Arequipa in March: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Arequipa in March, which places this month 5th out of 12.

Expect an average of 18°C during the day and 13°C at night, with about 94 mm of precipitation spread over 5 rainy days.

Expect about 11.4 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage, Nightlife and Gastronomy. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Low crowds, with a visitor index of 15/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

Prices are average: level Moderate prices, with an index of 47/100, including flights and accommodation.

The most favorable months in Arequipa are: January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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