Peru Lima Weather in March — Climate Guide
March in Lima is excellent
March is excellent for Lima.
March is the smart shoulder month — Lima's weather stays summer-clear (28°C, zero rain, UV 11) while hotel rates drop 15-25% and Central / Maido reservations open up to 2-3 weeks ahead instead of 6. The classic 4-day Inca Trail reopens March 1, so this is the earliest Cusco combo month after February's maintenance shutdown. First-week-of-March Inca Trail permits are easier to grab than May-October (still book 3 months ahead). Holy Week (movable date) triggers domestic travel surge — Centro Histórico churches host Spanish-colonial processions, the Cathedral fills for Easter mass, and Lima foodie restaurants run special Holy Week menus. Pair with Paracas / Islas Ballestas for warm-sea wildlife viewing.
Travel score
Summer tail + Inca Trail reopens — best shoulder value of dry season
March Weather at a Glance
March holds Lima's summer profile — 28°C / 82°F highs, 19°C / 66°F lows, effectively no rain (1mm), humidity 81%, sunshine 7 hours. Sea temperature settles at 22°C (cooling slightly from February's 23°C peak). UV index 11 stays extreme. Sunrise 6:00 AM, sunset 6:30 PM — daylight shortening noticeably.
March Travel Advice
Book Cusco combo this month if Inca Trail is the goal — March 1 reopening means easier permits than May-October. Watch Holy Week dates (movable, late-March or early-April) — domestic Peru travel surges, Cusco hotels +30-50%, but Lima Centro Histórico Spanish-colonial processions are genuinely cultural. Costa Verde swims still viable but pack a wetsuit-top if cold-sensitive. Pisco Sour bars no longer holiday-priced — Carnaval, Lady Bee, Ayahuasca (Barranco) all $10-18 cocktails.
Flying In from Overseas
South American summer holiday winds down; North American spring break overlaps with Holy Week some years. Direct flights stabilize: Lima NYC 8h ($500-900), LAX 8h ($450-850), Miami 5.5h ($400-800), Madrid 12h ($700-1,300), Buenos Aires 4h ($300-550), Santiago 4h ($300-500). Korea via LAX 24-28h ($1,400-2,200). Japan via LAX or Mexico City 25-30h ($1,800-2,800). Visa-free 90 days Korean / Japanese / EU / US / UK / Australian / New Zealand.
March Pricing Trends
Shoulder pricing: Belmond Miraflores Park $400-1,200, JW Marriott $300-600, Hilton $200-500, Hotel B $350-800, Country Club $280-580. Holy Week weekend (movable) hotels +20-30%. Central $300-500 (reservations 2-3 weeks ahead instead of 6). Lima-Cusco LATAM $80-160. Inca Trail 4-day $700-900 (March permits easier than May-Oct).
Lima March Weather Stats
Avg High
28°C
Avg Low
19°C
Rainy Days
0
1mm total
Sunshine
7h
Daily avg
Humidity
81%
Humid
UV Index
11
Extreme
Wind
13 km/h
Gusts 26
Sea Temp
22°C
Warm 22°C — final swim month
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
March Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
22 μg/m³
PM10
45 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
30°C
Nighttime
21°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
13 km/h
Max gust 26 km/h
Activities Recommended for March
March Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- 28°C summer holds + 22°C sea swim viable
- Hotels 15-25% off February peak
- Inca Trail reopens for Cusco combo
- Central / Maido reservations open up
Cons
- Holy Week hotel surge (movable, late-March or April)
- UV 11 still extreme
- Sea temperature starting to cool
March Events & Festivals
- Last reliable summer month
- Inca Trail reopens March 1 (post-Feb maintenance)
- Holy Week / Semana Santa (movable late-March to mid-April)
- Lima fashion week (late March, varies)
Lima in March — Full Picture
March is the smart shoulder month — Lima's weather stays summer-clear (28°C, zero rain, UV 11) while hotel rates drop 15-25% and Central / Maido reservations open up to 2-3 weeks ahead instead of 6. The classic 4-day Inca Trail reopens March 1, so this is the earliest Cusco combo month after February's maintenance shutdown. First-week-of-March Inca Trail permits are easier to grab than May-October (still book 3 months ahead). Holy Week (movable date) triggers domestic travel surge — Centro Histórico churches host Spanish-colonial processions, the Cathedral fills for Easter mass, and Lima foodie restaurants run special Holy Week menus. Pair with Paracas / Islas Ballestas for warm-sea wildlife viewing.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Last full summer month — same gear as January/February but pack a light cardigan for evenings (Pacific breeze cools the cliff after sunset). UV 11 still extreme, swimwear still viable.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current25.7°C
17.3°C
1/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
20°C
14.3°C
4/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
20.3°C
14.7°C
1.7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
26.7°C
19°C
0/mo
Lima Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (Best) | 27° | 19° | 0d·1mm | 7h | 80% | 11 | Busy | Peak |
| February (Best) | 28° | 20° | 0d·1mm | 8h | 80% | 12 | Busy | Peak |
| March (Best) | 28° | 19° | 0d·1mm | 7h | 81% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder |
| 26° | 17° | 1d·1mm | 6h | 82% | 9 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 23° | 16° | 2d·2mm | 5h | 83% | 7 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 21° | 15° | 4d·5mm | 3h | 85% | 5 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 20° | 14° | 4d·5mm | 3h | 86% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 19° | 14° | 4d·5mm | 3h | 87% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 19° | 14° | 3d·5mm | 4h | 86% | 7 | Busy | Peak | |
| 20° | 14° | 1d·1mm | 5h | 84% | 8 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| November (Best) | 22° | 16° | 1d·1mm | 6h | 82% | 9 | Moderate | Shoulder |
| December (Best) | 25° | 18° | 0d·1mm | 7h | 81% | 10 | Busy | Peak |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is March a good time to visit Lima?
Lima in March is excellent. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Lima in March?
Lima March averages a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C.
Does it rain much in Lima in March?
Lima March averages 1mm of rainfall over about 0 rainy days.
What should I wear in Lima in March?
Last full summer month — same gear as January/February but pack a light cardigan for evenings (Pacific breeze cools the cliff after sunset). UV 11 still extreme, swimwear still viable.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Lima in March?
Lima March sunrise is 06:00 and sunset is 18:30, with 12h 30m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Lima in March?
Lima March air quality (AQI) averages 60, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 22μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Lima in March?
In March, Lima is great for Last Costa Verde beach swims, Pacific cliffs sunset, Cusco + Machu Picchu (Inca Trail reopens).
Is March peak season in Lima?
Lima March crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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