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Petrópolis Weather in March

During March, Petrópolis experiences high daytime temperatures of 30°C (86°F) and cooler nights around 21°C (70°F). March sits within the rainy season, so expect regular and often heavy rainfall.

Rainfall in Petrópolis in March

As part of the rainy season, Petrópolis sees around 16 days of rain in March, with an average of 254 mm (10 in). Rain during the rainy season here tends to be intense rather than just persistent drizzle. Expect significant downpours, often in the late afternoon.

Temperature in Petrópolis in March

Expect highs of 30°C (86°F) in Petrópolis in March, with nights dropping to around 21°C (70°F). This kind of day-to-night contrast is typical for this time of year. With overnight lows of 21°C (70°F), evenings stay pleasantly warm.

Sunshine in Petrópolis in March

There are approximately 208 hours of sunshine this month, despite being the rainy season. Rain often arrives in the late afternoon or evening, keeping mornings and early afternoons sunny. Even during the wet season, it could still be a nice time to visit.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Petrópolis. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Petrópolis Temperature in March

Min Temperature
21°C (70°F)
Max Temperature
30°C (86°F)
Chance of Rain
53%
Precipitation
254 mm (10 in)
Rainy days
16 days
Humidity
80% *
Sunshine
208 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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* Data from: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (45 KM, 28 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Petrópolis in March

Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in March. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Petrópolis in March

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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