Month guide · Lima · Peru
Lima in March
What March is really like in Lima: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Miguel Angel Chong, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Lima. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Still warm and sunny, with fewer local holidaymakers once schools reopen.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 20°C (68°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 3rd-warmest month in Lima: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with February (27°C (81°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs drop to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:12
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:23
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea
- 20°C (68°F)
Winter (June–September). Cool, damp and overcast under the garúa mist, with drizzle but almost no real rain; peak season for Cusco travellers passing through.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
- Semana Santa (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Historic Centre
Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI)
Combine it with the Magic Water Circuit in the evening, a short taxi ride away.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Park · Parque de la Reserva
Magic Water Circuit
Parque de la Reserva holds more than a dozen illuminated fountains, including a tunnel of water and a fountain you can run through.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- After dark
- Couples
- Photo spot
Religious site · Historic Centre
Convent of Santo Domingo
It is a short walk from the Plaza Mayor; visit before the San Francisco catacombs.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
Neighbourhood · Historic Centre
Barrio Chino
Lima's Chinatown, around Calle Capón behind the Mercado Central, is the heart of the city's Chinese-Peruvian community, with chifa restaurants, bakeries and shops.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Shopping
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 20°C and 0 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Lima?
One of the best months to visit Lima, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April and December–February. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Lima?
It is one of the best months to visit Lima. Still warm and sunny, with fewer local holidaymakers once schools reopen.
+How warm is Lima in March?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lima in March?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.