Petrópolis weather in March (Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil)

Will it be warm or cold in Petrópolis this March? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Petrópolis includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 30°C, while nights can cool down to about 21°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Petrópolis in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 254 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 208 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Petrópolis. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Petrópolis climate page with graphs.

 

Petrópolis, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 254 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (45 KM, 28 Miles).

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.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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