Monthly climate guide
Lima weather in March
With highs near 24°C (76°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), March feels warm in Lima. Rainfall averages about 7 mm (very dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as February and about the same as April.
What stands out in March
- March falls in Lima's wetter season, when heavy showers are common.
- Lima is usually about 9°C warmer than Huancayo, 200 km away, in March.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 59%.
March is typically Lima's warmest month.
Avg high
24°C
76°F
Avg low
17°C
63°F
Rainfall
7 mm
very dry
Humidity
73%
relative
Sky
59%
cloud · often cloudy
Lima weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C / 74°F | 17°C / 62°F | 4 mm | 74% | 64% |
| February | 24°C / 75°F | 17°C / 63°F | 7 mm | 75% | 65% |
| March | 24°C / 76°F | 17°C / 63°F | 7 mm | 73% | 59% |
| April | 24°C / 75°F | 16°C / 62°F | 1 mm | 70% | 45% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 15°C / 59°F | 1 mm | 67% | 66% |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 57°F | 1 mm | 66% | 87% |
| July | 22°C / 71°F | 13°C / 55°F | 2 mm | 63% | 94% |
| August | 22°C / 72°F | 13°C / 56°F | 2 mm | 60% | 95% |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 57°F | 1 mm | 61% | 90% |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 58°F | 2 mm | 62% | 83% |
| November | 22°C / 72°F | 15°C / 58°F | 2 mm | 66% | 78% |
| December | 23°C / 73°F | 16°C / 60°F | 3 mm | 71% | 74% |
What to pack for March
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
Is March a good time to visit Lima?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Lima →Other Peru cities in March
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Lima in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Lima?
March is a reasonable time for Lima: highs around 24°C and about 7 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Lima in March?
Average highs are about 24°C (76°F) and average lows about 17°C (63°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Lima in March?
Lima typically gets around 7 mm of rain in March — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Lima (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.