The weather in March in Quito

It's warm in March in Quito with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 14°C.

Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Quito. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Quito, Ecuador. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 31°C in 2019, Quito reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 9°C to a highest value of 19°C.

Rainfall amount

In March, there is an average of 320 mm of precipitation, spread over 29 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in March for Quito

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Quito. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Quito New York
Average temperature 25°C 11°C
Max. temperature 26°C 14°C
Min. temperature 13°C -5°C
Total precipitation 320 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 29 days 10 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Quito with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 14°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps stay steady at around 25°C, with nights around 14°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Quito is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in Quito, Ecuador. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Quito

Temperature in March in Quito over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Quito, Ecuador. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in March in Quito

Total precipitation in March in Quito over the years

Daily UV index in March in Quito

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Quito, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Quito by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Quito. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.