Lima weather in March
In March, Lima has an average high of 30 °C86 °F and an average low of 23 °C74 °F, with about 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation. March is the warmest month of the year and ranks 2nd for precipitation.
How March compares with other months
Compared with February, March is about the same temperature. Compared with April, March is 0.8 °C1.4 °F warmer on average. Daylight lasts about 12.2 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 74% and the average cloud amount 59%.
Is March a good time to visit Lima?
March is not among the most comfortable months by our comfort score: it is hot (average high 30 °C86 °F). The most comfortable months in Lima are April–January.
What to wear in March
For Lima in March, pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
March in nearby places
| Place | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | 3086 | 2374 | 40.2 |
| Santa Anita - Los Ficus | 3085 | 2373 | 40.2 |
| Chincha Alta | 2882 | 2271 | 40.2 |
| Huancayo | 1560 | 541 | 602.4 |
| Huánuco | 2576 | 1661 | 833.3 |
| Ica | 3188 | 2272 | 110.4 |
| Huaraz | 2271 | 948 | 542.1 |
| Ayacucho | 1967 | 1050 | 903.6 |
| Chimbote | 2679 | 2272 | 130.5 |
Nearby places that are more than 1 °C1.8 °F cooler: Chincha Alta, Huancayo, Huánuco and Huaraz.
Other months in Lima
- January30 °C85 °F / 23 °C73 °F
- February30 °C86 °F / 24 °C74 °F
- March30 °C86 °F / 23 °C74 °F
- April30 °C86 °F / 22 °C72 °F
- May29 °C84 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- June28 °C83 °F / 20 °C67 °F
- July28 °C82 °F / 19 °C66 °F
- August28 °C83 °F / 19 °C67 °F
- September28 °C83 °F / 20 °C68 °F
- October28 °C83 °F / 20 °C69 °F
- November28 °C83 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- December29 °C84 °F / 22 °C71 °F
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Lima in March?
In March the average high in Lima is 30 °C (86 °F) and the average low is 23 °C (74 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Lima in March?
On average about 4 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation falls in March; it ranks 2nd of the 12 months.
Is March the warmest month in Lima?
Yes. March is the warmest month in Lima. The coldest month is July, with an average low of 19 °C (66 °F).
How long is the day in Lima in March?
In the middle of March the day in Lima lasts about 12.2 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.
How humid is Lima in March?
The average relative humidity in March is about 74%. Combined with warm days, it can feel muggy.
How cloudy is Lima in March?
On average about 59% of the sky is covered by cloud in March. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,195 m, while Lima lies at about 152 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +6.8 °C12.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.