SeasonMapSamaipata weather in March
Bolivia
March in Samaipata: warm, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days.
#9 of 12 months in Samaipata · #513 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Samaipata climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Rainfall | 133 mm / 5.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 17 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Samaipata in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyCarnaval, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Samaipata's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherSamaipata's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Samaipata in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Carnaval
1 Feb – 10 Mar · usuallyCarnivalCrowdedComparsas and hired brass bands take the plaza for the long weekend and the weekenders up from Santa Cruz roughly double the town. Water and foam are thrown at everyone, visitors included. Source ↗
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Samaipata in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Samaipata?
- March in Samaipata: warm, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Samaipata on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Samaipata in March?
- In March, Samaipata averages a daily high of 22.8°C and a low of 15.2°C, with about 133.1 mm of rain over roughly 18.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Samaipata in March?
- Samaipata has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 17 in March.