Month guide · Mendoza · Argentina
Mendoza in March
What March is really like in Mendoza: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Luján de Cuyo wineries, Mendoza · Photo: Silviaanac, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Mendoza. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Peak harvest and the Vendimia festival, with parades and celebrations; warm, settled weather and the busiest time of year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
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Weather in March
March is the 5th-warmest month in Mendoza: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with February (30°C (86°F)), March is cooler; by April highs drop to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:35
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:54
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
Spring (September–November). Budding vines, mild to warm weather and quiet wineries, with rafting season starting as snowmelt raises the rivers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 5 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia — harvest festival with parades and a show in the Frank Romero Day amphitheatre (usually late February or early March)
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.
Street · Microcentro
Paseo Sarmiento
Order a café con leche and medialunas at an outdoor table in the morning before the shops get busy.
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
Gallery · Luján de Cuyo wine country
Museo Casa de Fader
A provincial art museum in an early-20th-century mansion in Mayor Drummond, Luján de Cuyo, with walls painted by Fernando Fader, one of Argentina's leading painters of the period.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Quinta Sección and Arístides Villanueva
Museo de Ciencias Naturales Juan Cornelio Moyano
Pair it with a walk around the park lake; it is a good choice for a hot afternoon or a rare rainy day.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
- Nature
Experience · Maipú
Olive-oil tasting in Maipú
Maipú is also Mendoza's olive country, and several producers along the bike route explain pressing and serve tastings of extra-virgin oils, tapenades and preserves.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Kids
- Shopping
What to pack
For highs near 27°C (81°F), lows near 15°C (59°F) and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Mendoza?
One of the best months to visit Mendoza, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Mendoza in March?
At about 19:54 local time in mid-March, with sunrise at about 07:35: roughly 12.4 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Mendoza in March?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mendoza in March?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.