SeasonMapTilcara weather in March
Argentina
March in Tilcara: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 25 rainy days.
#10 of 12 months in Tilcara · #850 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Tilcara climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 281 mm / 11 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 25 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 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 Tilcara 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.
Peak crowdsCarnaval and the devil, Summer holidays in Argentina, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Tilcara'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).
Toughest weatherTilcara's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Tilcara in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Carnaval and the devil
1 Feb – 10 Mar · usuallyCarnivalCrowdedBook earlyA horned figure is dug out of a mound on the opening Saturday and buried again nine days later; in between the comparsas move through town throwing flour and talc. Beds go months ahead. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk25 rainy days and about 281 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Tilcara — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Tilcara in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Tilcara?
- March in Tilcara: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 25 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Tilcara on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Tilcara in March?
- In March, Tilcara averages a daily high of 21.1°C and a low of 12°C, with about 280.5 mm of rain over roughly 24.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tilcara in March?
- Tilcara has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 17 in March.
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Similar destinations in South America — March
Within 300 km: San Pedro de Atacama's Stargazing and the moon on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.