Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Colca Canyon, Peru in March
Weather score32Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
102mm
Sun
6.2h
Weather score
32
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Colca Canyon, Peru with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March15°C average high
March is close to Colca Canyon's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
March102mm average rain
March is one of Colca Canyon's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsApril to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March6.2 hours average sun
March is below Colca Canyon's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August and October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
March32 weather score
March scores below Colca Canyon's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMay to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
