March · Peru
Best time to visit Puno in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puno in March
Average temperature 9°C, 78 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 78 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Puno scores 7.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 78 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puno sits on the Peruvian shore of Lake Titicaca, with the floating Uros islands just offshore.
March in Puno — reliably good (11th best month)
March averages 9°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 78 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? October scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Puno in March?
- In March, Puno averages 9°C, 78 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Puno?
- March earns a 7.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Puno in March?
- Expect about 78 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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