Peru
Peru in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Peru in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Peru in March?
- Piura is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 32°C (90°F) in March; Puno is the coolest at 16°C (61°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Peru in March?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Chiclayo (22°C (71°F)), and 4 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
32°
Piura
Coolest
16°
Puno
Driest
0 mm
Tacna
Warmest sea
22°
Chiclayo
Piura is the warm end of Peru in March (32°C (90°F)); Puno the cool end (16°C (61°F)). On average it is about as warm as February. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Lima, Arequipa, and Chiclayo.
Best places in Peru in March
95 
Lima
Lima · Peru
27° / 19° 1 mm Mar
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93
Arequipa
Arequipa · Peru
22° / 10° 18 mm Mar
95
Chiclayo
Lambayeque · Peru
31° / 20° 16 mm Mar
94
Tacna
Tacna · Peru
26° / 16° 0 mm Mar
86
Nazca
Ica · Peru
28° / 17° 2 mm Mar
87
Trujillo
La Libertad · Peru
28° / 19° 7 mm Mar
92
Barranca
Lima region · Peru
26° / 19° 1 mm Mar
89
Máncora
Piura · Peru
31° / 22° 39 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | 27° | 19° | 1 mm | 21° | 95 |
| Chiclayo | 31° | 20° | 16 mm | 22° | 95 |
| Tacna | 26° | 16° | 0 mm | — | 94 |
| Arequipa | 22° | 10° | 18 mm | — | 93 |
| Trujillo | 28° | 19° | 7 mm | 22° | 87 |
| Huanchaco | 28° | 18° | 5 mm | 22° | 87 |
| Nazca | 28° | 17° | 2 mm | — | 86 |
| Ollantaytambo | 21° | 9° | 103 mm | — | 64 |
| Cajamarca | 21° | 8° | 128 mm | — | 61 |
| Piura | 32° | 22° | 26 mm | — | 59 |
| Juliaca | 17° | 4° | 108 mm | — | 56 |
| Cusco | 18° | 6° | 101 mm | — | 55 |
| Huaraz | 19° | 8° | 139 mm | — | 55 |
| Puno | 16° | 4° | 130 mm | — | 54 |
| Iquitos | 31° | 22° | 282 mm | — | 39 |
| Tarapoto | 32° | 21° | 185 mm | — | 32 |
Festivals in Peru in March
- Lima Pride Annual LGBT event in Lima, Peru
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Peru in March?
Average daytime highs range from 16° in Puno to 32° in Piura.
Can you swim in Peru in March?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Chiclayo at about 22°.