Lima in March
Warm and mellow
- Temperature
- 20–28°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Warm, sunny days and fewer crowds.
–Still hot at midday.
March is a very good month: warm sunshine and calmer beaches.
Lima vs Cusco in March
Lima edges it in March. Lima averages 20–28°C with moderate crowds; Cusco 8–20°C with low-moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Lima and Cusco
The verdict for March
- WeatherLima has the better weather8.5/10 vs 4.5/10
- CrowdsCusco is quieterModerate vs Low-Moderate
- PricesCusco is cheaper$$$ vs $$$
- OverallLima comes out ahead7.4/10 vs 5.8/10
Cusco in March
Late rains and Carnival
- Temperature
- 8–20°C
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Green landscapes and Carnival festivities.
–Rain persists.
March has lingering rains and the Carnival season, with services returning to normal.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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