Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
March
Post-Carnival calm with summer conditions and still-significant rain.
Worth considering
#9 of 12 months
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High
29.7°C
Low
23.1°C
Rain
192mm
Sun
5.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How March scores in Rio de Janeiro
Weather
Average
Value
Good
Crowds
Good
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in March
- ↑Prices dropping from Carnival peak: city more accessible without the festival premium
- ↑Summer beach culture continuing: sea warm and calm
- ↑Lapa neighbourhood music scene back to its neighbourhood-local self post-Carnival
What you sacrifice
- ↓192mm still heavy: afternoon downpours remain a daily fixture
- ↓Summer heat and humidity ongoing: 29°C with 77% humidity
- ↓Atlantic swells can make some beach conditions less ideal in March
How March compares to June (best month)
| Factor | March | June ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 9 |
| Value | 6 | 8 |
| Crowds | 6 | 9 |
March in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Rio de Janeiro, not across destinations. Methodology →