March · Ecuador
Best time to visit Cotopaxi in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cotopaxi in March
Average temperature 11°C, 261 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
5.4/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 261 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Cotopaxi scores 5.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 261 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cotopaxi volcano rises from Andean páramo with refuge hikes and wild-horse views above Quito. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
March in Cotopaxi: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 11°C (51°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 261 mm: only about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 5.4/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 7.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Cotopaxi — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cotopaxi in March?
- In March, Cotopaxi averages 11°C, 261 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.4/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Cotopaxi?
- March earns a 5.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cotopaxi in March?
- Expect about 261 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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