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Cayambe Weather in March

Cayambe in March

The short of it: Cayambe in March averages a high of 20 °C (67 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 8° · rain 106 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: August & July

Thirty years of records give Cayambe an average March high of 20°, a low of 8° and some 106 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 20°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 7 min in mid-March.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Cayambe runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Otavalo, 25 km to the NNW, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Cayambe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 24 mm more rain
Versus April
about the same
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OtavaloImbabura25 km NNW20°9°98 mm
CotacachiImbabura32 km NNW21°10°94 mm
AtuntaquiImbabura33 km NNW21°10°87 mm
OyambarilloPichincha33 km SW20°9°125 mm
IbarraImbabura34 km N22°11°74 mm
PomasquiPichincha36 km WSW21°10°120 mm
PimampiroImbabura45 km NNE23°12°67 mm
QuitoPichincha52 km SW19°8°146 mm

The Almanac · Cayambe Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 20°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Cayambe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January20°8°68 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
February20°8°82 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
March20°8°106 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April19°8°110 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May20°8°75 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
June19°8°50 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
July20°7°23 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
August20°7°19 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°7°49 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
October20°7°94 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
November20°8°114 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
December20°8°81 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cayambe in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cayambe in March?

Days average 20 °C (67 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 20°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Cayambe?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Cayambe in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 7 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Cayambe in March?

Hardly — March nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Cayambe in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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