Average weather for Quito in March
It's pleasantly warm in March in Quito with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 14°C.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Quito with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 8°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 21°C, with nights around 10°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 24°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
In March, there is an average of 293 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,5 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Quito in March |
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21°C | 11°C | |
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25°C | 14°C | |
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16°C | -5°C | |
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293 mm | 63 mm | |
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10 days | 10 days | |
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0,5 cm | 7 cm | |
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1 day | 4 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Quito?
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.
Temperature records
With 32°C in 2020, Quito reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -7°C to a highest value of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Quito
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in March for Quito, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Quito
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Quito, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect about 10 days of precipitation in Quito.
Daily Snowfall in March in Quito
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in Quito, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in March.
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.
Temperature in March in Quito over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Quito, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in March in Quito over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Quito, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in March in Quito per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in March in Quito, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
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.































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Average weather in Quito by month
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