Brazil weather in March
What is the weather like in Brazil in March?
The weather conditions in Brazil in March range from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During March in Brazil, the average maximum temperature ranges from pleasant in São Joaquim with 22°C (71°F) to very high in Boa Vista with 34°C (94°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (76°F) in Boa Vista and 13°C (55°F) in São Joaquim. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in March ranges from moderate in Boa Vista with an average of 31mm (1.2inch) rainfall to heavy in Soure with 602mm (24inch).
It is also generally a
sunny
period with an average of 208 hours of sunshine in Rio de Janeiro during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in Brazil.
Where to go in Brazil in March





Popular destinations in Brazil
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Brazil?
Average weather in Rio de Janeiro
In March Rio de Janeiro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (74°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Sao Paulo
In March Sao Paulo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Florianópolis
In March Florianópolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (69°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Gramado
In March Gramado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Fortaleza
In March Fortaleza generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is March the best time to go to Brazil?
In our opinion March is not the best time to visit Brazil with commonly tolerable weather in Rio de Janeiro.
On average the best time to visit Brazil is in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Rio de Janeiro.
The worst months are January, February and March that can have tolerable weather conditions.
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