Valparaíso in March
The weather in March
In March, Valparaíso averages daytime highs of 18° and night-time lows of 15° — mild weather by day. Expect around 6 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 15%.
Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April is cooler again by about 1.4°. The sea averages 17°, too cold for most swimmers.
March scores 99/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Valparaíso.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:47 and sets at 20:06 local time, giving 12 h 19 min of daylight. Days shorten by 62 minutes over the month.
Why 99/100?
How the score for March is builtBeach score this month: 39/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in Valparaíso in March
- Carnaval de valparaisoCarnival · Feb–MarValparaíso
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Valparaíso this month
Viña del Mar
Quilpué
Villa Alemana
Chile's best in March
Viña del Mar
La Serena
Valparaíso in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Valparaíso?
March scores 99/100 for Valparaíso, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 18°C with 1 wet days.
How warm is Valparaíso in March?
Daytime highs average 18°C and night-time lows 15°C in March.
Does it rain a lot in Valparaíso in March?
Valparaíso receives about 6 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 1 days.
Can you swim in Valparaíso in March?
The sea averages 17°C in March, cold for most swimmers.