March weather forecastQuito, Ecuador

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

March

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 notes the coldest temperatures in March, with a high average of 15.6°C (60.1°F) and a low of 9°C (48.2°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 7min.
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.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The coldest temperatures occur during March, when averages reach a peak of 15.6°C (60.1°F) and a low of 9°C (48.2°F).

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

With an average relative humidity of 89%, March is the most humid month.

The average relative humidity in March is 89%.

In March, the rain falls for 27 days. Throughout March, 178mm (7.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 7min.

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.

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

In Quito, Ecuador, the average sunshine duration in March is 5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

15.8°C

15.6°C

15.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.1km/h

5.2km/h

5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

4.7

3.4

1.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

63%

64%

Average visibility

6km

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).

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).

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).

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%).

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).

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).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).