Cusco weather in March
Cusco in March averages 14°C (57°F) and 106 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Cusco, March is the fourth warmest and the fourth wettest.
- Average temp
- 14°C (57°F)
8–20°C · 46–68°F
- Rainfall
- 106 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
What is Cusco like in March?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Cusco in March?
A light rain jacket
About 106 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 8°C (46°F).
March compared with February and April
March in Cusco is about the same temperature as February and 27 mm drier than it, which averages 14°C (56°F).
March in Cusco is 0.6°C warmer than April and 70 mm wetter than it, which averages 13°C (56°F).
Daylight in Cusco in March
On 15 March the sun is up for 12 hours 10 minutes in Cusco, rising about 05:51 and setting about 18:01 local time.
March ends 23 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 45 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Cusco
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Cusco
What to read before you book.
Cusco weather by month
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How March compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 57°F | 159 mm |
| February | 14°C / 56°F | 133 mm |
| March | 14°C / 57°F | 106 mm |
| April | 13°C / 56°F | 36 mm |
| May | 12°C / 54°F | 7 mm |
| June | 11°C / 52°F | 3 mm |
| July | 11°C / 51°F | 5 mm |
| August | 12°C / 53°F | 6 mm |
| September | 13°C / 56°F | 17 mm |
| October | 14°C / 58°F | 50 mm |
| November | 15°C / 59°F | 78 mm |
| December | 14°C / 58°F | 127 mm |
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FAQs about Cusco in March
March climate averages for Cusco, 1991–2020.
Cusco averages 14°C (57°F) in March, ranging from about 8°C (46°F) at night to 20°C (68°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 106 mm falls across March, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. March averages 14°C (57°F) against 13°C (56°F) in April — 0.6°C warmer.
March is about as warm as February, and 27 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is August to November; March sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what March is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 10 minutes of daylight in mid-March, against 12 hours 55 minutes in December and 11 hours 20 minutes in June.
On 15 March, sunrise is about 05:51 and sunset about 18:01 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 23 minutes shorter than it starts.
