March · Peru
Best time to visit Colca Canyon in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Colca Canyon in March
Average temperature 7°C, 34 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
8.5/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 34 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Colca Canyon scores 8.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 34 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Colca valley's terraces and canyon are the classic condor-watching route near Arequipa.
March in Colca Canyon — one of the year's strongest windows (8th)
March averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 34 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 daylight hours.
A 8.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Colca Canyon (8th of 12); only November scores higher, at 9.3/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Colca Canyon in March?
- In March, Colca Canyon averages 7°C, 34 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Colca Canyon?
- March earns a 8.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Colca Canyon in March?
- Expect about 34 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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