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Mendoza in March
Mendoza cools off: highs slip to 85°F (29°C), from 90°F in February, with lows of 59°F (15°C) and about 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain.
It scores 88/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 85°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 59°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 1.5 in (37 mm)
- Humidity
- 49%
- Cloud cover
- 37%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What March feels like
Warm afternoons near 85°F (29°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 59°F (15°C), about 14°C (26°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is moderate at about 1.5 in (37 mm) for the month.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April – June and August – October).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, January – March.
- Comfort improves from 76/100 in February to 88/100.
- March sits inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Light, breathable clothes85°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 59°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Mendoza in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Mr Hugo Bikes
Long-running bike rental in Maipú for self-guided rides between wineries and olive oil makers.
Why now March scores 88/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Termas Cacheuta
Thermal pools in the Mendoza River canyon on the road to the Andes.
Why now Highs near 85°F and 1.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Trapiche
Large Maipú estate in a restored 1912 building, with tours and a garden restaurant.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Parque General San Martín
Huge park west of downtown with a lake, rose garden and Cerro de la Gloria monument.
Plaza Independencia
Main square anchoring four smaller plazas; Plaza España has bright Spanish tilework.
Nearby in March
- Valle de Uco in March~54 mi · highs 84°F, 1.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~918 m to Mendoza's ~769 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.
Mendoza in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Mendoza?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 88/100 against a best of 98 in April – June and August – October. Expect highs of 85°F (29°C) and 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain. March is inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route recommends.
How hot is Mendoza in March?
Average highs are 85°F (29°C) and average lows 59°F (15°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mendoza in March?
Not much: about 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 11.5 in (292 mm).
What should I pack for Mendoza in March?
Bring light, breathable clothes (85°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 59°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in March
- Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Planning Mendoza in March?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.