March · Chile
Best time to visit Valparaiso in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Valparaiso in March
Average temperature 16°C, 1 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.3/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
March in Valparaiso scores 9.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Valparaíso climbs its hills in a tangle of funiculars, murals and colourful tin houses above the Pacific.
March ranks 4th of 12 for Valparaiso — one of the best windows
March averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.3/10 puts this among the year's best months in Valparaiso (4th of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.4/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Valparaiso in March?
- In March, Valparaiso averages 16°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.3/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Valparaiso?
- March earns a 9.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Valparaiso in March?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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