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Chimbote in March

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (summer heat, more rain).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
27°C (81°F) / 19°C (66°F)
average high / low
Rain days
1
Crowds
Low
Peru overall
Prices
Low
Peru overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Chimbote

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (summer heat, more rain).

Is another month better than March?

March is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in March

Long-term averages
  • ChimboteHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 1 day

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Peru overall
Low
Prices · Peru overall
Low

Peru overall: Rains ease late; green valleys; Holy Week may fall here (check).

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chimbote, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Mar: Avoid

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Mar: 27 °C (81 °F)

    May: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Night low

    Mar: 19 °C (66 °F)

    May: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Rain days

    Mar: 1

    May: 0 (better)

  • Crowds

    Mar: Low

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Mar: Low

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Mar: 0

    May: 0

March: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (summer heat, more rain).

May: Inside Chimbote's best window: May–Sep (dry, cooler).

Chimbote: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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