March · Ecuador
Best time to visit Mindo in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mindo in March
Average temperature 18°C, 192 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 192 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Mindo scores 6.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 192 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mindo is an Andean cloud-forest village for hummingbird lodges, waterfall hikes, and chocolate tours. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
March in Mindo — middling scores, decent value
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
192 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 6/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 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, 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 Mindo — 2.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mindo in March?
- In March, Mindo averages 18°C, 192 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.0/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Mindo?
- March earns a 6.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mindo in March?
- Expect about 192 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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