Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
March verdict
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in March
Weather score62Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 202mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
202mm
Sun
6.3h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
62
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 202mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
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 March
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March202mm average rain
March is wetter than Rio de Janeiro's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March6.3 hours average sun
March is brighter than Rio de Janeiro's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and May to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March26°C average sea
March is one of Rio de Janeiro's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March62 weather score
March scores above Rio de Janeiro's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsFebruary to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Marriott
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