Weather in March in Rio de Janeiro State
Planning a getaway to Rio de Janeiro State this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro State in March?
Rio de Janeiro State is a region in Brazil. March in Rio de Janeiro State generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Visconde De Maua at 27°C to very warm in Campos dos Goytacazes at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Campos dos Goytacazes and 17°C in Visconde De Maua. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Arraial do Cabo with an average of 115 mm to heavy rainfall in Paraty with 418 mm.Average sunshine
The city Rio de Janeiro usually sees around 208 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rio de Janeiro State in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Rio de Janeiro State climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Rio de Janeiro State?
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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Búzios
In March Búzios generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Paraty
In March Paraty generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cabo Frio
In March Cabo Frio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ilha Grande
In March Ilha Grande generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro State?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Rio de Janeiro, March might be a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro State. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Rio de Janeiro. The weather in January and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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