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March · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 49/100

Cuenca in March

Mixed · 49/100
High / low17° / 10°daily averages
Precipitation120 mm24 wet days
Cloud cover63%monthly average
2.90° S, 79.00° WElevation 2,484 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
When to goCuenca · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49March
Best timeSep–Nov
March: high / low17° / 10°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Cuenca averages daytime highs of 17° and night-time lows of 10° — mild weather by day. Expect around 120 mm of precipitation spread over about 24 wet days, with average cloud cover near 63%.

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

March scores 49/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Cuenca. For the most comfortable weather, consider September, October and November instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:22 and sets at 18:29 local time, giving 12 h 08 min of daylight. Days shorten by 5 minutes over the month.

Why 49/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%89%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%45%

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 Cuenca this month

Baños
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Baños

Azuay · 8.1 km W
17°Mar high
24wet days
43score
Baños
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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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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

Cuenca in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Cuenca?

March scores 49/100 for Cuenca, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 17°C with 24 wet days.

How warm is Cuenca in March?

Daytime highs average 17°C and night-time lows 10°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Cuenca in March?

Cuenca receives about 120 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 24 days.