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Macusani Weather in March

Macusani in March

The short of it: Macusani in March averages a high of 14 °C (57 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 1° · rain 119 mm · daylight 12 h 13 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: October & September

Thirty years of records give Macusani an average March high of 14°, a low of 1° and some 119 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 14°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 119 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 13 min in mid-March, 22 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and September.

Against its neighbours, Macusani runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Kana, 33 km to the NNE, is 2° warmer by day.

March in Macusani, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 31 mm less rain
Versus April
1° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 13 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KanaPuno33 km NNE16°3°117 mm
AyapataPuno36 km NNE17°5°116 mm
SallacconiPuno48 km E14°2°114 mm
NuñoaPuno49 km SSW15°2°122 mm
CruceroPuno54 km SE15°2°106 mm
EsquenaPuno55 km ENE14°3°116 mm
Mosoc CanchaCuzco Department74 km WSW14°1°142 mm
Huayna AlcaldeCuzco Department74 km WSW14°1°142 mm

The Almanac · Macusani Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 14°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 119 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Macusani by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°1°156 mm7 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
February14°1°150 mm7 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
March14°1°119 mm6 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
April15°-2°50 mm7 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
May15°-5°14 mm7 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦
June15°-8°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
July14°-9°6.0 mm8 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦
August16°-8°8.0 mm9 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
September16°-4°31 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
October17°-2°51 mm9 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November17°-1°72 mm8 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
December15°1°134 mm8 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Macusani in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Macusani in March?

Days average 14 °C (57 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 14°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 119 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Macusani?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are October and September.

How long are the days in Macusani in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 13 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 18 min in June to 12 h 57 min in December.

Does it snow in Macusani in March?

Hardly — March nights average 1 °C (33 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Macusani in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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