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Machu Picchu weather in March

Weather in Machu Picchu: March

Average day temperature: 53.8°F
Average night temperature: 45.2°F
Number of sunny days: 9 days
Day length: 12.0 - 12.3 hours
Number of rainy days: 7 days
Precipitation totals: 4.0 in.

Air temperature in March, °F

Show year:
2026
2025
2024

The highest day temperature during March of 2026 was 62°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 35°F. Daily and nightly averages during March were 56.7°F and 44.2°F.

Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days

Mostly all days in March are cloudy but sunny and partly cloudy days are also possible.

Precipitation total in March, in.

Precipitation total value in Machu Picchu in March is 4.9 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.

Wind speed in March, mph

The average wind speed value in March is 3.7 mph The wind's strength is relatively same during the whole year.

Average sunny hours

This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in March is: 2.9.

Best time for vacation in Machu Picchu

Sunniest months:
July 19 days
August 17 days
June 16 days
Warmest months:
November 55.5 °F
September 55.2 °F
October 55.2 °F
Coldest months:
June 53.2 °F
July 53.4 °F
February 53.5 °F
Rainiest months:
February 10 days
January 8 days
December 7 days
Windiest months:
September 5.8 mph
October 5.8 mph
August 5.6 mph

Machu Picchu on a weather map

Machu Picchu
+32°F
SW 2 mph
Feels like: +30°F
Precip.: 27%
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24 Hours Forecast
Machu Picchu
Local time: 21:32
August 11, tuesday
0000
36°F
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2 mph
0300
45°F
S
4 mph
0600
45°F
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4 mph
0900
45°F
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4 mph
1200
46°F
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4 mph
1500
50°F
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6 mph
1800
45°F
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2 mph
2100
43°F
NW
1 mph
Units of measurement: °C / °F