Santa Catarina Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Santa Catarina, Brazil in March.

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Florianópolis Penha Praia do Rosa Bombinhas

Planning a getaway to Santa Catarina, Brazil 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 to Expect in Santa Catarina in March

Santa Catarina, Brazil is a region in Brazil. March in Santa Catarina generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in São Joaquim to 29°C (84°F) in São Francisco do Sul. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in São Francisco do Sul and 14°C (57°F) in São Joaquim.

For a closer look at conditions across Santa Catarina, Brazil, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Tubarão with an average of 112 mm (4.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Joinville with 212 mm (8.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Florianópolis typically sees 185 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Santa Catarina by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santa Catarina — and find the best time to visit. (based on Florianópolis)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March28°C (82°F) April26°C (79°F) May23°C (73°F) This monthJune22°C (72°F) July21°C (70°F) August22°C (72°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 Santa Catarina in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Santa Catarina.

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 Santa Catarina

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Santa Catarina, Brazil?

Temperature range in Santa Catarina (March)

Precipitation variation in Santa Catarina (March)

Florianópolis

In March Florianópolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°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)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
185 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
198 mm (7.8 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Penha

In March Penha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high 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)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
204 mm (8 in)
153 mm (6 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Praia do Rosa

In March Praia do Rosa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high 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)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
185 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Bombinhas

In March Bombinhas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°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)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
185 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
192 mm (7.6 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Balneário Camboriú

In March Balneário Camboriú generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high 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)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
185 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
208 mm (8.2 in)
153 mm (6 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Santa Catarina in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Florianópolis 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Penha 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Praia do Rosa 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Bombinhas 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Balneário Camboriú 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Garopaba 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)

Santa Catarina weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santa Catarina, Brazil in March?

Santa Catarina, Brazil typically experiences pleasant weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Florianópolis average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 22°C (72°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Santa Catarina, Brazil in March?

In Florianópolis, the average daytime high in March is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 22°C (72°F).

Does Santa Catarina, Brazil get a lot of rain in March?

Florianópolis typically receives notable rainfall in March, about 141 mm (5.6 in) on average across Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Santa Catarina, Brazil?

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Santa Catarina, Brazil with overall pleasant weather in Florianópolis.

On average, the best time to visit Santa Catarina, Brazil is in April, July and August with generally perfect weather in Florianópolis. On the other hand, the weather in January tends to be unpleasant.

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