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March · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 48/100

Puerto Ayora in March

Mixed · 48/100Beach 75/100
High / low30° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation232 mm17 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
0.74° S, 90.31° WElevation 15 mUTC−6 · Galapagos Time
When to goPuerto Ayora · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec48March
Best timeJul–Aug · Nov
March: high / low30° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Puerto Ayora averages daytime highs of 30° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 232 mm of precipitation spread over about 17 wet days, with average cloud cover near 26%.

Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April brings little change. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.

March scores 48/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Puerto Ayora. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, August and November instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:07 and sets at 18:14 local time, giving 12 h 07 min of daylight. Days shorten by 2 minutes over the month.

Why 48/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%54%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 75/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

March against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

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

Puerto Ayora in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Puerto Ayora?

March scores 48/100 for Puerto Ayora, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 30°C with 17 wet days.

How warm is Puerto Ayora in March?

Daytime highs average 30°C and night-time lows 25°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Puerto Ayora in March?

Puerto Ayora receives about 232 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 17 days.

Can you swim in Puerto Ayora in March?

The sea averages 27°C in March, warm enough for most swimmers.