March weather forecastCusco, Peru
March
Weather in March
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.
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Average temperature in March
Cusco, Peru
- Average high temperature in March: 19.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (20.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (18.8°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 6.3°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (6.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (0.2°C).
Average humidity in March
Cusco, Peru
- Average humidity in March: 65%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).
Average rainfall in March
Cusco, Peru
- Average rainfall in March: 107mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (145.3mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.5mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Cusco, Peru
- Average rainfall days in March: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July and August (2 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cusco, Peru
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average UV index in March
Cusco, Peru
- Average UV index in March: 12
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 10).
