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Pacasmayo Weather in March

Pacasmayo in March

The short of it: Pacasmayo in March averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 12 h 10 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 20° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 12 h 10 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Pacasmayo an average March high of 30°, a low of 20° and some 5.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 5.0 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 10 min in mid-March.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates March 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Pacasmayo runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. El Hornito, 3 km to the SE, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Pacasmayo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus April
2° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 10 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
El HornitoLa Libertad3 km SE30°20°4.0 mm
San Pedro de LlocLa Libertad8 km ESE30°20°4.0 mm
MasancaLa Libertad11 km ENE31°19°7.0 mm
Ciudad De DiosLa Libertad15 km NE31°19°9.0 mm
CultamboLa Libertad17 km ENE31°19°8.0 mm
TamarindoLa Libertad18 km NE31°19°8.0 mm
GuadalupeLa Libertad19 km NNE31°19°7.0 mm
LimoncarroLa Libertad20 km ENE31°19°8.0 mm

The Almanac · Pacasmayo 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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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 5.0 mm.

Climate of Pacasmayo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°19°2.0 mm17 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
February30°20°3.0 mm14 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
March30°20°5.0 mm14 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
April28°18°2.0 mm17 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°17°1.0 mm17 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°15°0.0 mm16 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°15°0.0 mm15 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
August24°15°0.0 mm16 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°15°0.0 mm18 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°15°1.0 mm18 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
November25°15°0.0 mm18 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
December27°17°0.0 mm17 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pacasmayo in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pacasmayo in March?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 5.0 mm.

Is March a good time to visit Pacasmayo?

The Almanac gives March 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Pacasmayo in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 10 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 42 min in June to 12 h 33 min in December.

Does it snow in Pacasmayo in March?

Hardly — March nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Pacasmayo in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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