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Cochabamba in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Cochabamba in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Cochabamba, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Cochabamba in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Cochabamba in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +25°C and approximately 1 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 22 rainy days and 131 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+25°C
Avg. max. temperature
+9°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
131 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cochabamba has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Cochabamba in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cochabamba for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of +11°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +25°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +26°C.

Is Cochabamba warm or cold in March?

Cochabamba is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +25°C to +25°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +16°C to +16°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Cochabamba:

Climate in Cochabamba in March

Cochabamba weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+25°C+25°C+26°C
Min. temperature
+10°C+9°C+7°C
Max. temperature
+31°C+31°C+30°C
Rainfall
169 mm131 mm48 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
72%70%64%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
014
Cloudy days
137
Rainy days
222216
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +25°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 169 mm to 131 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 0 to 1.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Cochabamba in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Cochabamba is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Cochabamba based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 74% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 132 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cochabamba wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 185 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 20% chance of precipitation and 7 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Cochabamba?

This is the weather in Cochabamba in March 2023:
1 March
☀️
+29°C
2 March
☀️
+28°C
3 March
🌧️
+25°C
4 March
☁️
+27°C
5 March
🌧️
+28°C
6 March
☁️
+29°C
7 March
☁️
+28°C
8 March
🌧️
+26°C
9 March
🌧️
+23°C
10 March
☁️
+27°C
11 March
☁️
+27°C
12 March
☁️
+28°C
13 March
☁️
+27°C
14 March
🌧️
+25°C
15 March
☁️
+25°C
16 March
☁️
+21°C
17 March
☁️
+25°C
18 March
☁️
+24°C
19 March
☁️
+23°C
20 March
🌧️
+23°C
21 March
☁️
+21°C
22 March
☁️
+20°C
23 March
🌧️
+21°C
24 March
🌧️
+23°C
25 March
☁️
+25°C
26 March
🌧️
+24°C
27 March
☁️
+23°C
28 March
☁️
+27°C
29 March
☁️
+27°C
30 March
🌧️
+27°C
31 March
🌧️
+26°C
In March 2023 Cochabamba had 2 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +20°C. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Cochabamba climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Cochabamba in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+24°C) and the highest in 2023 (+27°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 624 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1982 with 1277 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cochabamba in March:

Is March a good time to visit Cochabamba?

March is a really good time to go to Cochabamba. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Cochabamba.

Can you sunbathe in Cochabamba in March?

March is warm in Cochabamba. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Cochabamba rainy in March?

Cochabamba is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cochabamba in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cochabamba in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Cochabamba

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cochabamba, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.