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Riobamba weather in March (Chimborazo Province, Ecuador)

What can you expect from the weather in Riobamba during March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Riobamba typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Riobamba in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 255 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 50 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Riobamba. August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Riobamba, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 255 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 89% *  
SunshineSunshine 50 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Puyo, Ecuador (69 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in Ecuador in March

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

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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 Riobamba in March?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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