Cotacachi weather in March (Ecuador)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Cotacachi this March? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In March, Cotacachi typically experiences pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 10°C.

Precipitation

Cotacachi in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 255 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 122 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Cotacachi. August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cotacachi, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 255 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Quito, Ecuador (55 KM, 34 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.

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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 Cotacachi, 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

6/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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