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March · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 50/100

Ambato in March

Fair · 50/100
High / low18° / 10°daily averages
Precipitation88 mm26 wet days
Cloud cover70%monthly average
1.25° S, 78.62° WElevation 2,597 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
When to goAmbato · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50March
Best timeJan · Aug–Sep
March: high / low18° / 10°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Ambato averages daytime highs of 18° and night-time lows of 10° — mild weather by day. Expect around 88 mm of precipitation spread over about 26 wet days, with average cloud cover near 70%.

Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April brings little change.

March scores 50/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Ambato. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, August and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:21 and sets at 18:28 local time, giving 12 h 07 min of daylight. Days shorten by 2 minutes over the month.

Why 50/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%33%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

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iiiNearby in March

Around Ambato this month

San Miguel
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San Miguel

Cotopaxi · 23 km N
17°Mar high
26wet days
50score
San Miguel
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Riobamba

Chimborazo Province · 46 km S
17°Mar high
25wet days
45score
Riobamba
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Latacunga

Cotopaxi · 35 km N
17°Mar high
26wet days
48score
Latacunga
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Ecuador's best in March

Where to go in March
Otavalo
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Otavalo

Imbabura
18°Mar high
23wet days
54score
Otavalo
Macas
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2

Macas

Morona-Santiago Province
25°Mar high
26wet days
53score
Macas
Atuntaqui
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Atuntaqui

Imbabura
19°Mar high
23wet days
52score
Atuntaqui
Salinas
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Salinas

Santa Elena
26°Mar high
22wet days
51score
Salinas
·Questions

Ambato in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Ambato?

March scores 50/100 for Ambato, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 18°C with 26 wet days.

How warm is Ambato in March?

Daytime highs average 18°C and night-time lows 10°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Ambato in March?

Ambato receives about 88 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 26 days.