Temperatures 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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Quito in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Quito with mild temperatures, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights close to 8°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature rises to around 21°C, with nights close to 10°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Quito will be around 24°C, with nights close to 12°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Precipitation in March
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.
The average precipitation chance is 33% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Quito. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Quito in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
21°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
25°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
16°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
293 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,5 cm | 1,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
February
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?
After some sun? Then March isn’t the best time to be in Quito. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Quito in March
With 32°C, Quito hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -7°C to a high of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Quito
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Quito, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Quito
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Quito, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown 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 rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Quito.
Daily Snowfall in March in Quito
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in Quito, measured in centimetres. 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 years.
Total Precipitation in March in Quito Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Quito, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in March in Quito per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in March in Quito, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in March for Quito
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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.
