March · Peru
Best time to visit Arequipa in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Arequipa in March
Average temperature 12°C, 26 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.1/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 26 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Arequipa scores 9.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 26 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Arequipa's white sillar stone buildings sit under the Misti volcano, gateway to Colca canyon.
March in Arequipa — one of the year's strongest windows (7th)
March averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 26 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 daylight hours.
A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Arequipa (7th of 12); only November scores higher, at 9.6/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Arequipa in March?
- In March, Arequipa averages 12°C, 26 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Arequipa?
- March earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Arequipa in March?
- Expect about 26 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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