Quito Weather in March
Ecuador · March climate averages and travel tips
Avg high16°C (60°F)
Avg low8°C (46°F)
Rainfall175 mm (6.9 in)
RatingPoor 3.4/10
Quito in March sees daytime temperatures around 16°C (60°F), dropping to about 8°C (46°F) at night. The month is wet, with about 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain spread over 26 days, making it the wettest month of the year. You get roughly 12 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is March a good time to visit Quito?
March is not the best time to visit Quito (3.4/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in July to September.
March weather at a glance
| Average high | 16°C (60°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 8°C (46°F) |
| Daily mean | 11°C (52°F) |
| Rainfall | 175 mm (6.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 26 |
| Humidity | 86% |
| Cloud cover | 88% |
| Daylight | 12 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 6.2 km/h |
| vs February | About as warm as February, with 35 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Quito in March
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Quito weather in other months
Jan16°C / 7°C139 mmPoorFeb16°C / 8°C140 mmPoorMar16°C / 8°C175 mmPoorApr16°C / 8°C166 mmPoorMay17°C / 8°C117 mmPoorJun18°C / 7°C65 mmGoodJul18°C / 6°C38 mmExcellentAug19°C / 6°C30 mmExcellentSep19°C / 6°C36 mmExcellentOct17°C / 7°C82 mmFairNov17°C / 7°C90 mmFairDec16°C / 7°C104 mmPoor
← FebruaryBest time to visit QuitoApril →
Better weather in March nearby
- Arequipa25°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Lima27°C · 6 mm · Excellent
- Callao27°C · 6 mm · Excellent
- Mendoza29°C · 34 mm · Excellent
- Santiago30°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Caracas26°C · 20 mm · Excellent
Nearby in March
- Guayaquil32°C · 187 mm
- Cali30°C · 110 mm
- Bogota19°C · 138 mm
- Medellin25°C · 152 mm
- Trujillo27°C · 37 mm
- Panama City31°C · 25 mm
Where else is good in March? See where to go in March.