Cusco in March
Late rains and Carnival
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is a below-average month in Cusco.
March has lingering rains and the Carnival season, with services returning to normal.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 8–20°C
- Mild with frequent showers.
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Green landscapes and Carnival festivities.
–Rain persists.
My tip for March
Plan for flexible travel days.
- Cultural sights
- Food
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Cusco, 9th for weather, 3rd for space, 2nd for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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Months I'd choose over March
Weather
Weather in Cusco in March
In March Cusco averages a high of 21°C (70°F) and a low of 8°C (46°F), with about 106 mm of rain or snow over 16 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 22°C) and the coolest is February (around 20°C); the wettest month is January.
- Average high
- 21°C
- 70°F
- Average low
- 8°C
- 46°F
- Precipitation
- 106 mm
- Wet days
- 16
Climate data: NOAA. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Cusco in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Cusco?
- March is a below-average month in Cusco. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Cusco overall (9 for weather, 3 for space, 2 for value). The main upside: Green landscapes and Carnival festivities. The main downside: Rain persists.
- What is the weather like in Cusco in March?
- Average highs are around 21°C and lows around 8°C. Expect about 106 mm of rain or snow over roughly 16 wet days. Mild with frequent showers. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 22°C) and the coolest is February (around 20°C).
- Is Cusco crowded in March?
- Crowds are low-moderate. Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Cusco in March?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is February.
- When is the best time to visit Cusco?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (March ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.
Still going to Cusco in March?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — rain persists.
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