Rio Grande do Sul Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in March.

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Gramado Canela Porto Alegre Bento Gonçalves

Planning a journey to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Rio Grande do Sul in March

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil is a region in Brazil. March in Rio Grande do Sul generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Capão da Canoa at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in São Borja at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in São Borja and 22°C (72°F) in Capão da Canoa.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tavares with an average of 87 mm (3.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Cambará with 174 mm (6.9 in).

Explore Rio Grande do Sul by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Rio Grande do Sul — and find the best time to visit. (based on Gramado)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March27°C (81°F) April24°C (75°F) May21°C (70°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August21°C (70°F) September22°C (72°F) October24°C (75°F) November26°C (79°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Rio Grande do Sul in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Rio Grande do Sul.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Rio Grande do Sul

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil?

Temperature range in Rio Grande do Sul (March)

Precipitation variation in Rio Grande do Sul (March)

Gramado

In March Gramado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
206 mm (8.1 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Gramado →

Canela

In March Canela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
204 mm (8 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Canela →

Porto Alegre

In March Porto Alegre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
201 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Porto Alegre →

Bento Gonçalves

In March Bento Gonçalves generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
198 mm (7.8 in)
152 mm (6 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Bento Gonçalves →

Nova Petrópolis

In March Nova Petrópolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
201 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
208 mm (8.2 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Rio Grande do Sul in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gramado 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Canela 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Porto Alegre 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Bento Gonçalves 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Nova Petrópolis 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Capão da Canoa 25°C (77°F) 22°C (72°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)

Rio Grande do Sul weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in March?

In March, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil generally has pleasant weather conditions. Gramado sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in March?

Daytime temperatures in Gramado peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in March, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

Does Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil get a lot of rain in March?

Yes. March brings heavy rainfall to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, with Gramado averaging around 166 mm (6.5 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Typically, the climate in Gramado is pleasant.

On average, the best time to visit Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil is in March, April, May, August and November with generally pleasant weather in Gramado. In contrast, January, February and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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