Rio de Janeiro in March: weather, sea & travel advice
Rio de Janeiro in March is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 28 °C (warm), and the sea is about 25 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is moderate.
Rio de Janeiro · MarchPhoto: Jens Hausherr from Hamburg, Deutschland · CC BY-SA 2.0Climate facts
- Day
- 28 °C
- Night
- 23 °C
- Sea
- 25 °C
- Rainy days
- 10 rainy days
- Sun
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 83 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachExcellent90/100
City breakGood78/100
ActiveLimited58/100
FamilyExcellent85/100
In favour
- Pleasant daytime temperatures around 28 °C
- Warm, swimmable sea (25 °C)
To consider
- High humidity (83 %)
All months at a glance
28J
28F
28M
27A
25M
24J
24J
25A
25S
26O
26N
27D
12J
10F
10M
9A
7M
6J
5J
5A
7S
10O
11N
12D
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Rio de Janeiro in March?
Daytime highs average around 28 °C, with nights around 23 °C.
Can you swim in Rio de Janeiro in March?
The sea is about 25 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Rio de Janeiro in March?
On the long-term average, expect about 10 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.