Ecuador
Ecuador in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Ecuador in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Ecuador in March?
- Machala is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 32°C (89°F) in March; Guaranda is the coolest at 18°C (65°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Ecuador in March?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Manta (26°C (79°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
32°
Machala
Coolest
18°
Guaranda
Driest
64 mm
Salinas
Warmest sea
26°
Manta
Across Ecuador, March highs run from 18°C (65°F) (Guaranda) to 32°C (89°F) (Machala). On average it is about as warm as February. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Manta, Esmeraldas, and Salinas.
Best places in Ecuador in March
72 
Manta
Manabí · Ecuador
31° / 22° 68 mm Mar
67
Esmeraldas
Esmeraldas · Ecuador
30° / 23° 173 mm Mar
72
Salinas
Santa Elena · Ecuador
31° / 22° 64 mm Mar
61
Loja
Loja · Ecuador
22° / 12° 110 mm Mar
60
Riobamba
Chimborazo Province · Ecuador
19° / 9° 69 mm Mar
68
Machala
El Oro · Ecuador
32° / 22° 111 mm Mar
50
Quito
Pichincha · Ecuador
19° / 8° 141 mm Mar
68
Bahía de Caráquez
Manabí · Ecuador
31° / 22° 133 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manta | 31° | 22° | 68 mm | 26° | 72 |
| Salinas | 31° | 22° | 64 mm | 26° | 72 |
| Machala | 32° | 22° | 111 mm | — | 68 |
| Esmeraldas | 30° | 23° | 173 mm | — | 67 |
| Vilcabamba | 26° | 16° | 197 mm | — | 65 |
| Puerto López | 30° | 22° | 102 mm | 26° | 64 |
| Loja | 22° | 12° | 110 mm | — | 61 |
| Mindo | 24° | 16° | 405 mm | — | 61 |
| Riobamba | 19° | 9° | 69 mm | — | 60 |
| Otavalo | 20° | 9° | 97 mm | — | 58 |
| Latacunga | 19° | 8° | 64 mm | — | 54 |
| Quito | 19° | 8° | 141 mm | — | 50 |
| Tena | 28° | 19° | 383 mm | — | 50 |
| Guaranda | 18° | 9° | 124 mm | — | 49 |
| Puerto Francisco de Orellana | 30° | 20° | 315 mm | — | 42 |
| Guayaquil | 31° | 23° | 282 mm | — | 37 |
Festivals in Ecuador in March
- Guayaquil Pride Annual LGBT event in Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Quito Pride Pride parade in Quito, Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Ecuador in March?
Average daytime highs range from 18° in Guaranda to 32° in Machala.
Can you swim in Ecuador in March?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Manta at about 26°.