Puerto Ayora

Santa Cruz Island Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador in March.

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Puerto Ayora

Planning a journey to Santa Cruz Island, 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 Santa Cruz Island in March

Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador is a region in Ecuador. March in Santa Cruz Island generally has very warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Puerto Ayora. On average, March is the warmest month of the year in Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For specific regional insights in Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

March is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 109 mm (4.3 in) in Puerto Ayora.

Explore Santa Cruz Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santa Cruz Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Puerto Ayora)

January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September26°C (79°F) October26°C (79°F) November27°C (81°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santa Cruz Island in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Santa Cruz Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Santa Cruz Island

What is the weather like in March for the most popular destinonation in Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador?

Puerto Ayora

In March Puerto Ayora generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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February
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April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Santa Cruz Island, in Ecuador.

Santa Cruz Island weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador in March?

March in Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador brings unpleasant weather. In Puerto Ayora, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador in March?

Average temperatures in Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador during March range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Puerto Ayora.

Does Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador get a lot of rain in March?

Puerto Ayora typically receives notable rainfall in March, about 109 mm (4.3 in) on average across Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador due to the typically tolerable weather in Puerto Ayora.

On average, the best time to visit Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador is in January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Puerto Ayora. In contrast, February, March and April tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Santa Cruz Island.

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