March weather forecast
Cusco, Peru

As March sees the transition from the wet season, rainfall diminishes to 107mm (4.21") and spreads throughout 11 days of the month. Nevertheless, the weather holds onto its cooler temperatures and high humidity, characteristic of its tropical highland climate. Visitors during this period enjoy witnessing the city's lush green landscapes, refreshed and vibrant due to the preceding rainy months. Although with decreasing rainfall, travellers should still anticipate potential showers. Daylight continues to decline but does not significantly deter outdoor activities within and around the city.

Temperature

With the onset of March in Cusco, a modest change to a still enjoyable 19.1°C (66.4°F) from February's 18.8°C (65.8°F) is noted in high-temperature. Cusco reports a steady low-temperature average of 6.3°C (43.3°F) throughout March, revealing a large deviation from the daytime high.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Cusco is 65%.

Rainfall

In Cusco, in March, during 11 rainfall days, 107mm (4.21") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cusco, there are 102 rainfall days, and 708mm (27.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cusco, Peru, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of March in Cusco, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:50 -05.

Sunshine

In Cusco, the average sunshine in March is 5.5h.

UV index

January through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 12 in March translates into these instructions:
Put into action all important safeguards, unprotected skin may burn swiftly. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.