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Colca Canyon in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Colca Canyon 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 Colca Canyon, Peru.

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Is it worth visiting Colca Canyon in March?

Check your ideal travel criteria and see if the month of March suits your plans to go to Colca Canyon.

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Colca Canyon in March in summary

Ideal weather

Min 17°C Max 22°C 28 mm 2 day(s) 82% 26% UV 5 12.1 h/day

Best activities in March

Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes

Practical guidelines

Low crowds 05:52 18:02

Hourly weather

Average weather in Colca Canyon in March 2027

Ideal weather

The weather in Colca Canyon 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.

From 1st to 31 March 2027

Dominant weather

Partly Cloudy

14 days out of 31 (45%)

17.6°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

11 days out of 31 (35%)

Cloudy

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Moderate rain at times

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Dominant weather

Partly Cloudy

12 days out of 31 (38%)

17.5°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

11 days out of 31 (35%)

Moderate rain at times

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Heavy rain

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

15 days out of 31 (48%)

18.0°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

13 days out of 31 (41%)

Cloudy

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Moderate rain at times

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

22 days out of 31 (70%)

21.1°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

7 days out of 31 (22%)

Moderate rain at times

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Heavy rain

1 days out of 31 (3%)

12h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

22 days out of 31 (70%)

20.1°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

8 days out of 31 (25%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Moderate rain at times

1 days out of 31 (3%)

15h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

14 days out of 31 (45%)

18.6°C

Other common conditions

Moderate rain at times

9 days out of 31 (29%)

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Heavy rain

2 days out of 31 (6%)

18h

Dominant weather

Partly Cloudy

15 days out of 31 (48%)

16.1°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

10 days out of 31 (32%)

Cloudy

3 days out of 31 (9%)

Moderate rain at times

2 days out of 31 (6%)

21h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

11 days out of 31 (35%)

15.7°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

11 days out of 31 (35%)

Moderate rain at times

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Heavy rain

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Climate

Climate of Colca Canyon in March

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Colca Canyon in March.

Temperatures and rain in Colca Canyon in March

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in March.

Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

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

Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Colca Canyon in March

The climate of Colca Canyon in March is humid. An average of 28 mm precipitation is recorded over 11 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in February, the average recorded is 50 mm over 17 days.

Temperatures are warm in Colca Canyon in March. The average maximum temperature reaches 22°C, while the minimum falls to about 17°C. The month's average temperature is 20°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Colca Canyon in March: 25°C as a maximum in 2010 and 14°C as a minimum in 2010.

In March, the days last on average 12:10 in Colca Canyon. The sun rises around 05:52 and sets around 18:02.

With ideal weather, the month of March is a recommended month to travel to Colca Canyon in Peru.

In March, the most favorable activities in Colca Canyon are: Cultural visits and heritage and Nature and landscapes.

Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Hiking and trekking.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Colca Canyon in March

Check the seasonal normals in Colca Canyon 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

Weather data	February	March	April
Outside temperature
Average temperature	19.4°C	19.6°C	19.1°C
Maximum temperature	21.6°C	21.7°C	21.3°C
Minimum temperature	17.3°C	17.4°C	16.8°C
Record maximum temperature	26.0°C (2010)	25.0°C (2010)	25.0°C (2020)
Record low temperature	13.0°C (2012)	14.0°C (2010)	12.0°C (2012)
Number of days at +30°	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)
Number of days at +18°	28 day(s) (97%)	31 day(s) (100%)	30 day(s) (100%)
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	17.2°C	17.3°C	16.7°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation	50.2 mm	28.2 mm	19.9 mm
Number of days with precipitation	17 day(s) (59%)	11 day(s) (35%)	7 day(s) (23%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm)	2 day(s) (8%)	2 day(s) (5%)	1 day(s) (4%)
Record precipitation in one day	23.0 mm (2018)	14.2 mm (2013)	15.2 mm (2014)
Other weather data
Humidity	83%	82%	76%
Visibility	9.4 km	9.7 km	9.9 km
Cloud cover	35%	26%	13%
UV index	5	5	5
Daily sunshine	13h	12h	12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time	05h45	05h52	05h56
Sunset time	18h20	18h02	17h41
Day length	12h35	12h10	11h45
Our opinion on the climate in March
The review of Where And When	ideal weather	ideal weather	ideal weather

Activities and events

What to do in Colca Canyon in March?

Best activities in March

Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes

Possible activities in March

Hiking and trekking

Observed weather

What was the weather like in Colca Canyon in March last?

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

Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.	Sun.
					1 Patchy rain nearby 17°C24°C0.2 mm	2 Clear/Sunny 17°C26°C0.1 mm
3 Patchy rain nearby 17°C26°C0.5 mm	4 Clear/Sunny 16°C25°C0.0 mm	5 Clear/Sunny 16°C25°C0.0 mm	6 Clear/Sunny 17°C26°C0.1 mm	7 Clear/Sunny 17°C26°C0.0 mm	8 Partly Cloudy 17°C26°C0.0 mm	9 Partly Cloudy 18°C27°C0.1 mm
10 Clear/Sunny 18°C26°C0.0 mm	11 Clear/Sunny 18°C27°C0.0 mm	12 Overcast 18°C28°C0.0 mm	13 Clear/Sunny 17°C28°C0.0 mm	14 Clear/Sunny 17°C25°C0.0 mm	15 Clear/Sunny 16°C26°C0.0 mm	16 Clear/Sunny 17°C28°C0.0 mm
17 Clear/Sunny 17°C25°C0.0 mm	18 Clear/Sunny 16°C25°C0.0 mm	19 Clear/Sunny 17°C27°C0.0 mm	20 Clear/Sunny 18°C26°C0.0 mm	21 Clear/Sunny 19°C26°C0.0 mm	22 Clear/Sunny 17°C26°C0.0 mm	23 Clear/Sunny 18°C27°C0.0 mm
24 Clear/Sunny 19°C27°C0.0 mm	25 Clear/Sunny 18°C27°C0.0 mm	26 Clear/Sunny 18°C26°C0.0 mm	27 Clear/Sunny 17°C25°C0.0 mm	28 Clear/Sunny 17°C25°C0.0 mm	29 Clear/Sunny 16°C25°C0.0 mm	30 Patchy rain nearby 16°C24°C0.1 mm
31 Clear/Sunny 15°C23°C0.0 mm

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Where to go near Colca Canyon in March?

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17°C 22°C 13 mm 13.0 h/day

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Colca Canyon in March: your frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this is one of the best times. The weather conditions are ideal in Colca Canyon in March, which places this month 3th out of 12. Expect, however, more crowds and higher prices.

Expect an average of 22°C during the day and 17°C at night, with about 28 mm of precipitation spread over 2 rainy days.

Expect about 12.1 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage and Nature and landscapes. 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 21/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

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Average weather in Colca Canyon in March 2027

Climate of Colca Canyon in March

Temperatures and rain in Colca Canyon in March

Average daily weather

Monthly temperatures

Monthly precipitation

About the climate in Colca Canyon in March

Seasonal normals of Colca Canyon in March

What to do in Colca Canyon in March?

What was the weather like in Colca Canyon in March last?

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