Weather in March in Brazil
Thinking about venturing to Brazil this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Brazil in March?
The weather in Brazil in March can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in São Joaquim national park at 24°C to very hot in Piranhas at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Piranhas and 14°C in São Joaquim national park. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.For a closer look at conditions across Brazil, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Piranhas with an average of 53 mm to heavy rainfall in Salvaterra with 578 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 208 hours of sunshine in Rio de Janeiro. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Brazil climate page.
Where to go in Brazil in March
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Brazil?
Rio de Janeiro
In March Rio de Janeiro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Sao Paulo
In March Sao Paulo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Florianópolis
In March Florianópolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Gramado
In March Gramado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Fortaleza
In March Fortaleza generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Brazil.
Is March the best time to visit Brazil?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Rio de Janeiro, March might be a good time to visit Brazil.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Rio de Janeiro. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Brazil.
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