March weather forecast
Quito, Ecuador

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The tall iconic building of the Basilica del Voto in Quito, Ecuador, with a view of the city in extension
The tall iconic building of the Basilica del Voto in Quito, Ecuador, with a view of the city in extension

Weather in March

Quito in March witnesses a record amount of rain, receiving around 178mm (7.01") throughout the month. Despite the excess rainfall, the inherent charm of the city remains unscathed. Commencing with an average high at 15.6°C (60.1°F), the month works its way towards consistent lower temperatures. The cityscape, washed clean with rainfall, flaunts its picturesque vistas under a predominantly cloud-filled sky. As March ends, rainfall increases slightly, paving the way for wetter weather in April.

Temperature

Quito's March weather, with an average high temperature of 15.6°C (60.1°F) and an average low temperature of 9°C (48.2°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

March is the most humid month in Quito, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 27 days. Throughout March, 178mm (7.01") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 322.7 rainfall days, and 1835mm (72.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Quito, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of March, in Quito, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:21 -05.

Sunshine

March has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Quito. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in March interprets into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Quito?

March is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 15.6°C (60.1°F) and as low as 9°C (48.2°F).

What are the temperatures in Quito in March?

In March, in Quito, the average high-temperature is 15.6°C (60.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 9°C (48.2°F).

What is the most humid month in Quito?

The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in March in Quito?

In March, the average relative humidity in Quito, Ecuador, is 89%.

How much does it rain in Quito in March?

In Quito, Ecuador, in March, it is raining for 27 days, with typically 178mm (7.01") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in March in Quito?

The average day length in March in Quito, Ecuador, is 12h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Quito?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:21 -05.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Quito?

The month with the least sunshine is March, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in March in Quito?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5h.

When is the highest UV index in Quito?

January, March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Quito, Ecuador.

What is the UV index reading in March in Quito?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Quito is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Quito, Ecuador

Average temperature in March - Quito, Ecuador
  • Average high temperature in March: 15.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (15.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (9.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.6°C).

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Average pressure in March
Quito, Ecuador

Average pressure in March - Quito, Ecuador
  • Average pressure in March: 1013.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Quito, Ecuador

Average wind speed in March - Quito, Ecuador
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (6.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and April (4.3km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Quito, Ecuador

Average humidity in March - Quito, Ecuador
  • Average humidity in March: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

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Average rainfall in March
Quito, Ecuador

Average rainfall in March - Quito, Ecuador
  • Average rainfall in March: 178mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (229mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (78mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Quito, Ecuador

Average rainfall days in March - Quito, Ecuador
  • Average rainfall days in March: 27 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (22.7 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Quito, Ecuador

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Quito, Ecuador
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is August (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Quito, Ecuador

Average sunshine days in March - Quito, Ecuador
  • Average sunshine days in March: 3.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (4.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Quito, Ecuador

Average UV index in March - Quito, Ecuador
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
Quito, Ecuador

Average cloud cover in March - Quito, Ecuador
  • Average cloud cover in March: 64

The months with the most cloud cover are March, April and November (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in March
Quito, Ecuador

Average visibility in March - Quito, Ecuador
  • Average visibility in March: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (6km).

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