Brazil weather in March
Are you planning a trip to Brazil in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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 warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in São Joaquim national park at 24°C to very warm 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.
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. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro enjoys approximately 208 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at March's conditions in Brazil, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Brazil's yearly weather, check out our Brazil climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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.
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