El Oro Province Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in El Oro Province, Ecuador in March.

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Machala Zaruma

Are you planning a trip a to El Oro Province, Ecuador in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in El Oro Province in March

El Oro Province, Ecuador is a region in Ecuador. March in El Oro Province generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Zaruma to 28°C (82°F) in Machala. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Machala and 16°C (61°F) in Zaruma. On average, March is the warmest month of the year in El Oro Province, Ecuador. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For specific regional insights in El Oro Province, Ecuador, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Machala with an average of 395 mm (16 in) to heavy rainfall in Zaruma with 744 mm (29 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Machala.

Explore El Oro Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in El Oro Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Machala)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May28°C (82°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September25°C (77°F) October25°C (77°F) November26°C (79°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in El Oro Province in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across El Oro Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in El Oro Province

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in El Oro Province, Ecuador?

Temperature range in El Oro Province (March)

Precipitation variation in El Oro Province (March)

Machala

In March Machala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
349 mm (14 in)
395 mm (16 in)
263 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Machala →

Zaruma

In March Zaruma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
710 mm (28 in)
744 mm (29 in)
593 mm (23 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in El Oro Province, in Ecuador.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in El Oro Province in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Machala 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 395 mm (16 in)
Zaruma 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 744 mm (29 in)

El Oro Province weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in El Oro Province, Ecuador in March?

El Oro Province, Ecuador typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Machala average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in El Oro Province, Ecuador in March?

In Machala, the average daytime high in March is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

Does El Oro Province, Ecuador get a lot of rain in March?

Yes. March brings heavy rainfall to El Oro Province, Ecuador, with Machala averaging around 395 mm (16 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is March a Good Time to Visit El Oro Province, Ecuador?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to El Oro Province, Ecuador with often poor weather in Machala.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Machala. On the other hand, the weather in February, March and April tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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