Weather in Cusco in March
March in Cusco is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
In Peru, this is how Cusco actually wears March, not how a country centroid would. Compared with November and July, March sits in the middle of Cusco's year.
Pack for Cusco in March, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 14°C
8–20°C
- Rainfall
- 106 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in Cusco: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.
Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.
Rain
March is a wetter month in Cusco. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Cusco
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Cusco
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Cusco
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FAQs about Cusco
Climate averages for Cusco, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Cusco is between August and November, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
November is the hottest month, with an average around 15°C.
January is the wettest month, with about 159 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
