Cusco in March
Still firmly in the rains, March rewards anyone willing to get wet with green terraces, cheap rooms and Machu Picchu drifting in and out of cloud.
Is March a good time to visit Cusco?
March is one of the better months to visit Cusco. Crowds sit around 38/100, with typical highs near 19°C.
What’s on in March
- Inca Trail reopens on 1 March
Best days in March
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in March
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in March
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How March compares
Every month in Cusco, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Cusco.
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Frequently asked questions
Is March a good month to visit Cusco?
March is one of the better months to visit Cusco. Crowds sit around 38/100, with typical highs near 19°C.
How crowded is Cusco in March?
Cusco sits at roughly 38/100 in March on our crowd scale, which is 23 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Cusco in March?
Expect highs around 19°C and lows near 7°C in March, with about 15 wet days across the month.