Month guide · Quito · Ecuador
Quito in March
What March is really like in Quito: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 18 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. One of the wettest months, with heavy afternoon downpours; plan outdoor sights for the morning.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 18
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 6th-warmest month in Quito: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 18 of its 31 days. Compared with February (19°C (66°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:20
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:27
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
Dry season (June–September). Sunny, windy and cool at night, with the best mountain views and hiking conditions; peak demand for tours and hotels.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- Fanesca season in restaurants (during Lent)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Centro Histórico
Basílica del Voto Nacional
The final ladders to the top are exposed and narrow; skip them if you dislike heights and enjoy the view from the lower walkway.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Architecture
- Active
- Photo spot
Street · Centro Histórico
Calle La Ronda
A narrow colonial lane of whitewashed houses with wooden balconies and flower pots, La Ronda holds traditional craft workshops, small cafés and bars serving canelazo.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- Couples
Park · San Marcos
Parque Itchimbía
Visit at sunset by taxi and look down on the church domes as the lights come on.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Couples
Park · La Carolina
Parque La Carolina and Jardín Botánico
The city's main central park stretches for over a kilometre between Avenida Amazonas and Avenida de los Shyris, with paddle boats, playgrounds, sports courts and weekend food stalls.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Free
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 10°C and 18 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Quito?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Quito in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Quito?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. One of the wettest months, with heavy afternoon downpours; plan outdoor sights for the morning.
+How warm is Quito in March?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Quito in March?
Expect rain on about 18 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.