Machu Picchu in march: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Machu Picchu in march 2025
The weather in Machu Picchu in the month of march comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout march
good weather 38.5cm
Weather at 6am
52°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
25%
21%
6%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
55% of time
24%
11%
10%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Moderate rain at times
40% of time
27%
10%
10%
Weather at 3am
49°F
37%
34%
15%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Machu Picchu in march
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Machu Picchu in march.
The climate of Machu Picchu in march is good
the weather in Machu Picchu in march is wet (with 5.2in of precipitation over 8 days). This is better than the previous month since in february it receives an average of 6.6in of rainfall over 11 days.
The climate is quite cold in this location the month of march, but it is tolerable when dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 61°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of march in Machu Picchu is 56°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Machu Picchu in the month of march with a maximum record of 70°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2021. You can hope to have about 9 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 29% of time.
On average, in Machu Picchu, the days of march last 12:10. Sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset is at 18:04.
With proper weather, the month of march is okay (but not the best) to go there.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Machu Picchu in march
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of march.
| March | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (27%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 38.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.62km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:54 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:04 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:10 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in march | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last march?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Machu Picchu in march 2024:
41°F to 54°F
43°F to 59°F
45°F to 56°F
43°F to 54°F
43°F to 50°F
45°F to 54°F
43°F to 56°F
43°F to 56°F
47°F to 59°F
47°F to 61°F
45°F to 58°F
49°F to 61°F
49°F to 61°F
49°F to 61°F
49°F to 61°F
47°F to 61°F
45°F to 58°F
41°F to 52°F
47°F to 59°F
45°F to 59°F
43°F to 56°F
45°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
45°F to 58°F
45°F to 59°F
43°F to 54°F
43°F to 54°F
41°F to 50°F
43°F to 54°F
43°F to 58°F
45°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in Peru in march
Cities near Machu Picchu:
| Laguna Humantay in march | good weather |
| Ollantaytambo in march | good weather |
| Choquequirao in march | tolerable weather |
| Maras in march | tolerable weather |
| Laguna Piuray in march | tolerable weather |
| Abancay in march | tolerable weather |
| Cusco in march | tolerable weather |
| Pisac in march | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional del Manu in march | bad weather |
| Vinicunca in march | very bad weather |
| Ayacucho in march | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional Otishi in march | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in march.
Machu Picchu
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Weather data for Machu Picchu in march:
Weather data for Machu Picchu for march are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Machu Picchu. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Machu Picchu can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Machu Picchu.