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Cusco in March: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Cusco in March is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 14 °C. With about 18 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
39/100 · #10
Warmth
#11
Dryness
#9
Sun
#10
Published best categories: none
Cusco · MarchPhoto: Laslovarga · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 14 °C
- Average low
- 4 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 18 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 84 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 14 | 4 | 20 | 141 | 5.9 | 84 | 1.7 | 37 |
| March (selected) | 14 | 4 | 18 | 95 | 5.9 | 84 | 1.6 | 39 |
| April | 14 | 4 | 7 | 41 | 6.0 | 83 | 1.5 | 62 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: March (39/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | -2 | ±0 °C | +0.2 °C | +1.7 | +46.1 mm | ±0 h | -0.5 % | +0.1 m/s |
| April | +23 | -0.1 °C | +0.2 °C | -11.4 | -53.8 mm | +0.1 h | -1.1 % | -0.1 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Cusco in March?
The average daily high is around 14 °C, with an average daily low of about 4 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Cusco in March?
The curated estimate is about 18 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 95 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Cusco. March is not among them.