The weather in March in Arequipa

It's warm in March in Arequipa with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 14°C.

Looking for great weather? March is a good time to be in Arequipa. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Arequipa, Peru. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2023, Arequipa reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -7°C to a highest value of 24°C.

Rainfall amount

In March, there is an average of 95 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in March for Arequipa

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Arequipa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Arequipa New York
Average temperature 23°C 11°C
Max. temperature 24°C 14°C
Min. temperature 13°C -5°C
Total precipitation 95 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 13 days 10 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Arequipa with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 14°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps stay steady at around 23°C, with nights around 14°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Arequipa is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in Arequipa, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Arequipa

Temperature in March in Arequipa over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Arequipa, Peru. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in March in Arequipa

Total precipitation in March in Arequipa over the years

Daily UV index in March in Arequipa

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Arequipa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Arequipa by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Arequipa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.