Ambato weather in March (Ecuador)

How is March weather typically in Ambato? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of March in Ambato typically brings moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 6°C.

Precipitation

Ambato in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 224 mm for the month. Expect the heaviest rain of the year this month, often arriving in intense bursts. A poncho is essential for keeping dry. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 50 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Ambato. August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ambato climate page with graphs.

 

Ambato, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 224 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Puyo, Ecuador (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in Ecuador in March

Find out more about the weather in Ecuador and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Ambato, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ambato.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ecuador? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ecuador. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.