Arequipa weather in March

Arequipa, Peru
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March in Arequipa: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 29 rainy days.

#12 of 12 months in Arequipa · #443 of 897 destinations to visit in March · comfort 77/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Arequipa climate normals — March

Daytime high19°C / 66°F😎 nice
Nighttime low12°C / 53°F
Rainfall208 mm / 8.2 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days29 days
Humidity90%💦 very humid
Dew point13°C / 55°F
Sunshine8.7 h/day
Daylight12.2 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Air quality (US AQI)32🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Arequipa in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Arequipa?
March in Arequipa: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 29 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Arequipa on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
What is the weather like in Arequipa in March?
In March, Arequipa averages a daily high of 19.1°C and a low of 11.9°C, with about 207.7 mm of rain over roughly 29.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Arequipa in March?
Arequipa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in March.

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