If you plan to visit Quito in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +17°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 26 rainy days in the month and around 273 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
273 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Quito has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Quito in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Quito for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +19°C during the day to a minimum of +6°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +17°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 38% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +14°C.
Is Quito warm or cold in March?
Quito is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +17°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +9°C to +10°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
March is one of the coolest months in Quito, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Quito in March
Quito weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+17°C
+17°C
+17°C
Min. temperature
+5°C
+5°C
+5°C
Max. temperature
+23°C
+23°C
+23°C
Rainfall
229 mm
273 mm
290 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
78%
79%
80%
Air pressure
1022 HPa
1022 HPa
1022 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
0
0
0
Rainy days
26
26
23
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +17°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 229 mm to 273 mm.Humidity rises from 78% to 79%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Quito in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Quito is gradually decreasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Quito based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 100% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 354 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 34 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
March is one of the rainiest months in Quito, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Quito wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 290 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 94% chance of precipitation and 106 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Quito?
This is the weather in Quito in March 2024:
1 March
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+19°C
2 March
☁️
+19°C
3 March
🌧️
+18°C
4 March
🌧️
+18°C
5 March
🌧️
+19°C
6 March
🌧️
+16°C
7 March
🌧️
+16°C
8 March
🌫️
+17°C
9 March
🌫️
+15°C
10 March
🌧️
+18°C
11 March
🌫️
+14°C
12 March
☁️
+16°C
13 March
🌧️
+17°C
14 March
🌧️
+13°C
15 March
🌧️
+17°C
16 March
🌧️
+17°C
17 March
🌧️
+18°C
18 March
🌫️
+16°C
19 March
☀️
+16°C
20 March
🌫️
+18°C
21 March
☁️
+18°C
22 March
🌧️
+18°C
23 March
🌧️
+17°C
24 March
🌧️
+15°C
25 March
🌧️
+17°C
26 March
☁️
+18°C
27 March
🌫️
+18°C
28 March
🌧️
+17°C
29 March
🌧️
+17°C
30 March
🌫️
+18°C
31 March
🌧️
+14°C
In March 2024 Quito had 1 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 19 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Quito climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Quito in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+16°C) and the highest in 2015 (+20°C). The driest year was 2013 with only 1896 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 3381 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Quito in March:
Is March a good time to visit Quito?
It’s always a good time to visit Quito, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Quito in March?
March has mild temperatures in Quito. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Quito rainy in March?
Quito 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 Quito in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Quito in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Quito, 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.
