March · Ecuador
Best time to visit Cuenca in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cuenca in March
Average temperature 14°C, 113 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 113 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Cuenca scores 6.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 113 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cuenca is a colonial Andean city in Ecuador, with domed churches, river walks and highland markets.
March in Cuenca — workable with trade-offs
Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
113 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 6.7/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 8.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Cuenca — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cuenca in March?
- In March, Cuenca averages 14°C, 113 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Cuenca?
- March earns a 6.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cuenca in March?
- Expect about 113 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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