End of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Sacred Valley in March
Little changes in Sacred Valley from February: highs stay near 62°F (17°C), lows near 44°F (7°C), and about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 73/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 62°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 3.8 in (96 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 05 min
- Comfort score
- 73/100 · Good
What March feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 62°F (17°C), good for long walks.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 44°F (7°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 – October.
- Comfort improves from 69/100 in February to 73/100.
- Our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends May – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 44°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Sacred Valley in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park
Steep Inca terraces and Temple Hill above a town still laid out on its Inca grid.
Why now March scores 73/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Huacatay
Garden restaurant in Urubamba serving Novoandina cooking.
Why now Highs near 62°F and 3.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Pisac Archaeological Park
Terraced Inca citadel high above the town with temples and cliff tombs.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Pisac Market
Craft and produce market around Pisac's plaza, liveliest on Sundays.
Cervecería del Valle Sagrado
Craft brewery and taproom on the valley road near Ollantaytambo.
Nearby in March
- Cusco in March~16 mi · highs 61°F, 3.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Machu Picchu in March~33 mi · highs 67°F, 3.9 in rain · 3°C (5°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 Sacred Valley's ~3,210 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.
Sacred Valley in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Sacred Valley?
It's middling, scoring 73/100. The best months are May – October, at up to 95. Expect highs of 62°F (17°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 Sacred Valley in March?
Average highs are 62°F (17°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sacred Valley 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 Sacred Valley in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 44°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Sacred Valley in March?
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