End of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Cusco in March
Little changes in Cusco from February: highs stay near 61°F (16°C), lows near 43°F (6°C), and about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 70/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 61°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 43°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 3.8 in (96 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 05 min
- Comfort score
- 70/100 · Good
What March feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 61°F (16°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 43°F (6°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.8 in (96 mm).
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 81%.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Comfort improves from 66/100 in February to 70/100.
- Our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends May – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 43°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Cusco in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Qorikancha
Inca Sun Temple with precise stonework inside the Santo Domingo convent.
Cusco Cathedral
16th-century cathedral with Cusco School paintings, including a Last Supper with guinea pig.
Chicha por Gastón Acurio
Gastón Acurio's Cusco restaurant for regional Andean dishes in a colonial building.
Museo del Pisco
Pisco bar with tasting flights and well-made pisco sours.
Cicciolina
Long-running upstairs restaurant and tapas bar blending Peruvian and Mediterranean cooking.
Nearby in March
- Sacred Valley in March~16 mi · highs 62°F, 3.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Machu Picchu in March~46 mi · highs 67°F, 3.9 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~3,740 m to Cusco's ~3,336 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Cusco in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Cusco?
It's middling, scoring 70/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 93. Expect highs of 61°F (16°C) and 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain. Our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends May – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Cusco in March?
Average highs are 61°F (16°C) and average lows 43°F (6°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cusco in March?
Some: about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.3 in (718 mm).
What should I pack for Cusco in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 43°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Cusco in March?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.