March weather forecastTrujillo, Peru

Weather in March

Trujillo ushers in March with conditions almost mirror-imaging the climate of February. Identical maximum temperatures from the previous month, about 25.8°C (78.4°F), make for a pattern of consistency across these months. Once again, rainfall stays benign, caused arguably by the absence of any significant climatic change. By late March the city is bathed in sunshine 12.1 hours a day, allowing for extended outdoor activities. Despite this constancy, the sea temperature shows a gradual rise, indicative of a transition towards warmer months.

Temperature

Trujillo's peak temperatures tend to occur in February and March, with an average high-temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Rainfall

The wettest months in Trujillo are January through March, with an average 1mm (0.04") of rainfall.

Sea temperature

March is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F).
Note: For the majority of people, swimming in water at 21.8°C (71.2°F) is not enjoyable. The challenge of controlling breathing escalates as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Trujillo is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of March, in Trujillo, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:20 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 5h.

UV index

January through April, September 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 extreme health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 12 turns into the following recommendations:
Employ every precaution of importance, unprotected skin and eyes could burn within moments. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. It's best to limit the time spent in direct sunlight, especially if you're susceptible to sunburn. Always use sunscreen with 30 SPF or more. Warning! Sand and water reflections boost the intensity of UV exposure.