Lima in March
Still warm and sunny; if Holy Week falls now, the historic centre fills with processions.
Is March a good time to visit Lima?
March is one of the better months to visit Lima. Crowds sit around 50/100, with typical highs near 28°C.
March is the quietest month of the year in Lima.
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Tours and tickets in Lima, from our booking partner.
What’s on in March
- Semana Santa (movable, March or April)
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 Lima, ranked by how calm it is.
Frequently asked questions
Is March a good month to visit Lima?
March is one of the better months to visit Lima. Crowds sit around 50/100, with typical highs near 28°C.
How crowded is Lima in March?
Lima sits at roughly 50/100 in March on our crowd scale, which is 9 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is March.
What is the weather like in Lima in March?
Expect highs around 28°C and lows near 20°C in March, with about 0 wet days across the month.
Sources
Weather: 1995–2024 averages from the Lima (Jorge Chávez airport) weather station (NOAA GHCN-Daily); rain days count days with at least 1 mm.
Crowd scores are modelled estimates, not live counts.How the model works
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