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Warmest sea in Ecuador in March

50 coastal locations in Ecuador ranked by their typical March sea temperature. Region-wide average in March: 27.3°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.

Warmest in March

Duran

27.9°C March mean in Ecuador

Regional March average

27.3°C

across all 50 coastal locations in Ecuador

Vs annual mean

+1.6°C

above the year-round regional average

What the Ecuador sea feels like in March

This water temperature is comparable to that of a swimming pool, but it might be higher than most open water swimmers prefer for serious swimming. Make sure to drink plenty of water before and after swimming and don't wear a wetsuit to avoid overheating.

Ecuador monthly average 24.2°C to 27.3°C
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  • Warmest month March 27.3°C
  • Coldest month August 24.2°C
  • Annual mean 25.6°C
  • Months above 20°C 12 of 12

Where March fits in the year

March sits inside the regional pattern shown on the left. Pick a different month to see how the ranking shifts.

All twelve Ecuador month rankings:

Ecuador sea temperature map (live)

The map shows today's latest reading at every Ecuador location. The list below is based on the typical March mean, useful for trip planning weeks or months ahead.

Zoom in to see individual locations. Click a pin for water temperatures. View list →
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Top 50 warmest Ecuador locations in March

Sorted by the typical March mean built from a decade of daily readings at each location. Click any place for its 30-day chart, monthly profile, and full 10-year history.

# Location March mean
1 Duran 27.9°C
2 Guayaquil 27.9°C
3 Puna Island 27.9°C
4 Subida Alta 27.9°C
5 Huaquillas 27.9°C
6 Bajo Alto 27.8°C
7 El Oro 27.8°C
8 Jambeli 27.8°C
9 Machala 27.8°C
10 Bajada 27.8°C
11 Data de Villamil 27.8°C
12 Engabao 27.8°C
13 Gral Villamil 27.8°C
14 Playas 27.8°C
15 Posorja 27.8°C
16 San Lorenzo 27.6°C
17 Valdez 27.6°C
18 Caleta Aeolian Islas Galápagos 27.6°C
19 Santa Cruz Islas Galápagos 27.4°C
20 Chanduy 27.4°C
21 Monteverde 27.4°C
22 San Cristobal Islas Galápagos 27.3°C
23 Esmeraldas 27.3°C
24 Pedernales 27.2°C
25 Atacames 27.1°C
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26 Tonsupa 27.1°C
27 La Mancha 27.1°C
28 Mompiche 27.1°C
29 Muisne 27.1°C
30 Anconcito 27.0°C
31 Ayangue 26.9°C
32 Ballenita 26.9°C
33 Chipipe 26.9°C
34 La Libertad 26.9°C
35 Punta Blanca 26.9°C
36 Punta Centinela 26.9°C
37 Salinas 26.9°C
38 San Pablo 26.9°C
39 Valdivia 26.9°C
40 Bahia de Caraquez 26.9°C
41 Manta 26.9°C
42 Montanita 26.8°C
43 Olon 26.8°C
44 Ayampe 26.7°C
45 Puerto Lopez 26.7°C
46 Puerto Rico 26.7°C
47 Salango 26.7°C
48 Los Frailes Beach 26.7°C
49 Machalilla 26.7°C
50 Isla de la Plata 26.6°C

Coldest 10 in Ecuador in March

Same data the other way. Helpful if you want to know which Ecuador coasts to avoid for swimming in March.

# Location March mean
1 Isla de la Plata 26.6°C
2 Los Frailes Beach 26.7°C
3 Machalilla 26.7°C
4 Ayampe 26.7°C
5 Puerto Lopez 26.7°C
6 Puerto Rico 26.7°C
7 Salango 26.7°C
8 Montanita 26.8°C
9 Olon 26.8°C
10 Bahia de Caraquez 26.9°C

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