End of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Machu Picchu in March
Little changes in Machu Picchu from February: highs stay near 67°F (19°C), lows near 53°F (12°C), and about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 76/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 67°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (100 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 05 min
- Comfort score
- 76/100 · Great
What March feels like
Days are mild at around 67°F (19°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 53°F (12°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.9 in (100 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 81%.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are April – September.
- Comfort improves from 71/100 in February to 76/100.
- 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 53°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.9 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Machu Picchu in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Inca Bridge
Short cliffside trail to a log bridge built into a sheer rock face.
Why now March scores 76/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Inti Punku (Sun Gate)
Gateway on the Inca Trail with the first view down onto the citadel.
Why now Highs near 67°F and 3.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Aguas Calientes Hot Springs
Public thermal pools at the top of town, popular after a day of hiking.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary
The Inca citadel on its ridge, visited on fixed circuit routes with timed entry.
Mapacho Craft Beer Restaurant
Riverside restaurant pouring Cusco-brewed craft beer with Andean dishes.
Nearby in March
- Sacred Valley in March~33 mi · highs 62°F, 3.8 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Cusco in March~46 mi · highs 61°F, 3.8 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,766 m to Machu Picchu's ~2,440 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.
Machu Picchu in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Machu Picchu?
It's middling, scoring 76/100. The best months are April – September, at up to 97. Expect highs of 67°F (19°C) and 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain. Our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends May – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Machu Picchu in March?
Average highs are 67°F (19°C) and average lows 53°F (12°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Machu Picchu in March?
Some: about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.8 in (732 mm).
What should I pack for Machu Picchu in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 53°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.9 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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