March · Peru
Best time to visit Cusco in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cusco in March
Average temperature 12°C, 180 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 180 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Cusco scores 6.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 180 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Inca stone streets and Sacred Valley day trips shine in the drier November-March window.
March in Cusco: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 12°C (53°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
180 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 6.1/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Cusco — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cusco in March?
- In March, Cusco averages 12°C, 180 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Cusco?
- March earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cusco in March?
- Expect about 180 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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