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Zaruma Weather in March

Zaruma in March

The short of it: Zaruma in March averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 314 mm (12.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 18° · rain 314 mm · daylight 12 h 8 min

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

March in Zaruma brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 18°, with about 314 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 314 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 8 min in mid-March.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Zaruma runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Portovelo, 3 km to the SSW, is 2° warmer by day.

March in Zaruma, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 79 mm more rain
Versus April
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 8 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PortoveloEl Oro3 km SSW30°20°289 mm
PiñasEl Oro8 km W27°17°324 mm
BalsasEl Oro25 km WSW29°19°308 mm
MarcabelíEl Oro35 km WSW29°20°258 mm
CatacochaLoja40 km S25°15°257 mm
CatamayoLoja43 km SE28°18°234 mm
PasajeEl Oro46 km NNW32°22°166 mm
Santa RosaEl Oro47 km NW32°22°155 mm

The Almanac · Zaruma 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 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 314 mm.

Climate of Zaruma by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°17°161 mm7 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
February28°18°235 mm6 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
March28°18°314 mm6 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April28°18°179 mm6 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
May28°17°70 mm7 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
June28°17°12 mm8 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°17°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°17°5.0 mm9 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°17°15 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October29°17°24 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°17°27 mm8 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
December29°17°81 mm7 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zaruma in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Zaruma in March?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 314 mm (12.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 314 mm.

Is March a good time to visit Zaruma?

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

How long are the days in Zaruma in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 8 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Zaruma in March?

Hardly — March nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Zaruma in March?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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