Average weather for Huascarán in March

It's cool to moderate in March in Huascarán with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 5°C.

Start of March

The month of March starts in Huascarán with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 5°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps stay steady at around 17°C, with nights around 4°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Huascarán is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

In March, there is an average of 237 mm of precipitation, spread over 28 days. Of the total precipitation, about 6,2 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Huascarán in March		New York
Average temperature	17°C	11°C
Max. temperature	19°C	14°C
Min. temperature	15°C	-5°C
Total precipitation	237 mm	63 mm
Rainy days	28 days	10 days
Total snowfall	6,2 cm	7 cm
Snowy days	3 days	4 days

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Is March a good time to visit Huascarán?

Looking for sun and warm weather? March isn’t a good month to be in Huascarán. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Temperature records

With 29°C in 2016, Huascarán reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 17°C.

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Daily Temperature in March in Huascarán

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in March for Huascarán, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Precipitation in March in Huascarán

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Huascarán, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect about 28 days of precipitation in Huascarán.

Daily Precipitation in March in Huascarán

Daily Snowfall in March in Huascarán

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in Huascarán, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in March.

Daily UV index in March in Huascarán

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Huascarán, 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.

Temperature in March in Huascarán over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in March in Huascarán, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Total precipitation in March in Huascarán over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Huascarán, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Snowfall in March in Huascarán per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in March in Huascarán, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in March in Huascarán over the past years

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Daily weather in March for Huascarán

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

Average weather in Huascarán by month

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