March verdict

Brazil in March

Weather score55Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 212mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

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March weather

Monthly averages

Temp

29°C

Rain

212mm

Sun

5.4h

Sea

15°C

Weather score

55

Good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Wet

Rainfall averages 212mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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March29°C average high

March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJanuary to April and October to November

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

March212mm average rain

March is one of Brazil's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsJune to October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

March5.4 hours average sun

March is close to Brazil's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.

Brightest monthsMay to November

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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March15°C average sea

March is one of Brazil's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaJanuary to May

Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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March55 weather score

March is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsApril to November

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.