Lima in March
Warm and mellow
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is the best month to visit Lima.
March is a very good month: warm sunshine and calmer beaches.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 20–28°C
- Warm and mostly sunny.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Warm, sunny days and fewer crowds.
–Still hot at midday.
My tip for March
Walk the Miraflores–Barranco cliffside paths in the evening.
- Beaches
- Food
- Walking
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Lima, 1st for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is June.
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Weather in Lima in March
In March Lima averages a high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 21°C (70°F), with about 0 mm of rain or snow over 1 wet days. The warmest month is February (around 28°C) and the coolest is August (around 19°C); the wettest month is August.
- Average high
- 28°C
- 82°F
- Average low
- 21°C
- 70°F
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Wet days
- 1
Climate data: Deutscher Wetterdienst. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Lima in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Lima?
- March is the best month to visit Lima. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Lima overall (1 for weather, 7 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Warm, sunny days and fewer crowds. The main downside: Still hot at midday.
- What is the weather like in Lima in March?
- Average highs are around 28°C and lows around 21°C. Expect about 0 mm of rain or snow over roughly 1 wet days. Warm and mostly sunny. For comparison, the warmest month is February (around 28°C) and the coolest is August (around 19°C).
- Is Lima crowded in March?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Lima in March?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is June.
- When is the best time to visit Lima?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, March is the best month overall (this month). The quietest month is May and the best value is June.