Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
68°Ftypical March high
Typical range
March climate
March in Arequipa
Peru · South America
Mild days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Late
Daytime high
68°F
Lows around 56°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, including some longer spells. About 28 wet days, the highest monthly average.
90%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.3 hMarch sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMarch
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In March, afternoons feel about 63° and nights feel near 56°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
15%March Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in March.
3 mphMarch Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical March day
March late afternoons are around 62°F, easing to about 59°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning65°F
Rain43%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday67°F
Rain92%
Cloud85%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon62°F
Rain90%
Cloud93%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening59°F
Rain41%
Cloud94%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69 | 56 | 7.7 | 27 | 9.5 | 80 |
| Feb | 68 | 56 | 9.3 | 27 | 8.8 | 85 |
| Mar | 68 | 56 | 7.5 | 28 | 9.3 | 83 |
| Apr | 71 | 55 | 2.3 | 13 | 10.6 | 69 |
| May | 73 | 52 | 0.2 | 2 | 10.9 | 44 |
| Jun | 73 | 49 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.7 | 30 |
| Jul | 73 | 49 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.8 | 27 |
| Aug | 74 | 50 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.3 | 28 |
| Sep | 75 | 53 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.6 | 32 |
| Oct | 75 | 55 | 0.3 | 2 | 12.0 | 38 |
| Nov | 74 | 56 | 0.4 | 3 | 12.3 | 47 |
| Dec | 72 | 56 | 2.4 | 12 | 11.4 | 62 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology