Riobamba weather in March (Chimborazo Province, Ecuador)

Thinking of visiting Riobamba in March? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

March in Riobamba generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 15°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Riobamba in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 255 mm for the month. Expect frequent, heavy rain this month, marking the peak rainfall period. A poncho will help protect you from getting soaked. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 50 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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 Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 255 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Puyo, Ecuador (69 KM, 43 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?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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