PeruThe weather in March in Lima
It's pleasantly warm in March in Lima with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 12°C.
Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Lima. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of 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 Lima, 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 31°C in 2018, Lima reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 19°C.
Rainfall amount
In March, there is an average of 171 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in March for Lima
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Lima. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
| Lima | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 22°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 23°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | 9°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 171 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 19 days | 10 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Lima with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 12°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps drop to around 22°C, with nights around 12°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Lima is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in Lima, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Lima
Temperature in March in Lima over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Lima, 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 Lima
Total precipitation in March in Lima over the years
Daily UV index in March in Lima
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Lima, 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 Lima by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lima. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.