Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
84°Ftypical March high
Typical range
March climate
March in Arica
Chile · South America
Warm days and some sun.
Good overall
Mid to late
Daytime high
84°F
Lows around 72°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 1 wet day, fewer than in most months.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.5 hMarch sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
82%March Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In March, afternoons feel about 84° and nights feel near 77°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
28%March Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in March.
5 mphMarch Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical March day
March late afternoons are around 83°F, easing to about 78°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning75°F
Feels 79°F
Rain5%
Cloud81%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Midday82°F
Feels 84°F
Rain1%
Cloud70%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon83°F
Rain1%
Cloud52%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening78°F
Feels 80°F
Rain1%
Cloud60%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83 | 72 | 0.3 | 2 | 11.6 | 72 |
| Feb | 85 | 73 | 0.3 | 2 | 11.4 | 71 |
| Mar | 84 | 72 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.5 | 72 |
| Apr | 80 | 68 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.1 | 75 |
| May | 76 | 65 | 1.0 | 10 | 10.9 | 76 |
| Jun | 72 | 62 | 1.3 | 14 | 10.5 | 74 |
| Jul | 71 | 61 | 1.2 | 11 | 10.5 | 74 |
| Aug | 71 | 61 | 0.9 | 8 | 10.9 | 76 |
| Sep | 72 | 62 | 0.6 | 6 | 11.3 | 78 |
| Oct | 74 | 64 | 0.4 | 2 | 12.1 | 78 |
| Nov | 78 | 66 | 0.2 | 0 | 12.6 | 75 |
| Dec | 81 | 69 | 0.2 | 1 | 12.5 | 73 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology