Sangay National Park Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sangay National Park, Ecuador in March.

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Riobamba Guamote Macas

Planning a journey to Sangay National Park, Ecuador this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Sangay National Park in March

Sangay National Park, Ecuador is a region in Ecuador. March in Sangay National Park generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Riobamba at 15°C (59°F) and warm in Macas at 24°C (75°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Macas and 5°C (41°F) in Riobamba.

For a closer look at conditions across Sangay National Park, Ecuador, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Guamote with an average of 247 mm (9.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Macas with 332 mm (13 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Riobamba.

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Riobamba gets roughly 50 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Sangay National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sangay National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Riobamba)

January15°C (59°F) February15°C (59°F) March15°C (59°F) April15°C (59°F) May15°C (59°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August14°C (57°F) September15°C (59°F) October15°C (59°F) November15°C (59°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sangay National Park in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sangay National Park.

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 Sangay National Park

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Sangay National Park, Ecuador?

Temperature range in Sangay National Park (March)

Precipitation variation in Sangay National Park (March)

Riobamba

In March Riobamba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
50 hours
61 hours
Monthly rainfall
230 mm (9.1 in)
255 mm (10 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Riobamba →

Guamote

In March Guamote generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
220 mm (8.7 in)
247 mm (9.7 in)
222 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Guamote →

Macas

In March Macas 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
321 mm (13 in)
332 mm (13 in)
324 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Macas →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sangay National Park in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Riobamba 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 255 mm (10 in)
Guamote 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 247 mm (9.7 in)
Macas 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 332 mm (13 in)

Sangay National Park weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sangay National Park, Ecuador in March?

In March, Sangay National Park, Ecuador generally has poor weather conditions. Riobamba sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in Sangay National Park, Ecuador in March?

In Riobamba, the average daytime high in March is 15°C (59°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

Does Sangay National Park, Ecuador get a lot of rain in March?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Riobamba records an average of 255 mm (10 in) in March, putting it among the wetter months for Sangay National Park, Ecuador.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Sangay National Park, Ecuador?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Sangay National Park, Ecuador due to the typically poor weather in Riobamba.

Generally speaking, August provides tolerable weather in Riobamba. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Sangay National Park.

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