How hot is Rio de Janeiro in March?

Daytime highs in Rio de Janeiro in March average 29°C (84°F); nights drop to about 23°C.

Does it rain in Rio de Janeiro in March?

Expect around 11.7 rainy days and 138 mm of rainfall in March.

Is March a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?

March is a fair shoulder-season month in Rio de Janeiro — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 6.7/10. The best months are May–September.

Rio de Janeiro weather in March

March is a fair shoulder-season month in Rio de Janeiro — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Expect highs around 29°C, lows near 23°C, and about 11.7 days with rain.

6.7 · Fairtravel score for March

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Avg high

29°C

Avg low

23°C

Rainfall

138 mm

Rain days

11.7

Sunshine

10.6 h/day

Daylight

12.2 h

What to pack for Rio de Janeiro in March

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
expect humid, sticky conditions

Humidity averages 83%; max daily wind around 16 km/h.

How March compares

Best months in Rio de Janeiro: May–September. See the full best time to visit Rio de Janeiro guide.

Rio de Janeiro in March: the details

In March, Rio de Janeiro sees average daytime highs of 29°C (84°F) and overnight lows of 23°C (74°F). Rainfall totals roughly 138 mm across 11.7 rainy days, and the sun shines about 10.6 hours per day with 12.2 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 83%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (-22.91, -43.18) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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