Rio de Janeiro weather in March (Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil)
Thinking of visiting Rio de Janeiro in March? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.
Temperatures
In March, Rio de Janeiro typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 31°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 23°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.
Precipitation
Rio de Janeiro in March usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 170 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.Average sunshine
The city usually sees around 208 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rio de Janeiro climate page with graphs.
Rio de Janeiro, monthly averages in March
Min Temperature
23°C
Max Temperature
31°C
Water Temperature
26°C
Chance of Rain
50%
Precipitation
170 mm
Rainy days
15 days
Humidity
80%
Windspeed
11 km/h
Sunshine
208 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in Brazil in March
Find out more about the weather in Brazil and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
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tolerable
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So, what should you wear in this month?
It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 26°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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