Weather in Rio de Janeiro for March 2026
Until now, March 2026 in Rio de Janeiro is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging 26.1 °C, this is -3 °C below the typical seasonal average.
The forecast for the next days in Rio de Janeiro predicts temperatures to be around 28 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Rio de Janeiro at the beginning of March is 29.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 29.1 °C by the end of March.
Rio de Janeiro experiences heavy rainfall in March, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 132.5 mm.
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Rio de Janeiro Weather March
Temperatures trend during March in Rio de Janeiro
March weather in Rio de Janeiro day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar. |  Patchy rain possible | 30° /22° | 2 mm | 7 | |
| 2 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /22° | 1 mm | 8 | |
| 3 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /22° | 0.1 mm | 9 | |
| 4 Mar. |  Sunny | 31° /22° | 0.1 mm | 9 | |
| 5 Mar. |  Partly cloudy | 30° /22° | 2.7 mm | 9 | |
| 6 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /23° | 1.8 mm | 7 | |
| 7 Mar. | Light rain shower | 30° /22° | 5 mm | 7 | |
| 8 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /23° | 2.4 mm | 8 | |
| 9 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /23° | 3.3 mm | 6 | |
| 10 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /22° | 18.2 mm | 6 | |
| 11 Mar. | Light rain shower | 27° /22° | 8.8 mm | 6 | |
| 12 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /22° | 7.5 mm | 6 | |
| 13 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /22° | 3.5 mm | 7 | |
| 14 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /22° | 0.3 mm | 8 | |
| 15 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 30° /22° | 0.7 mm | 9 | |
| 16 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /22° | 1 mm | 8 | |
| 17 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 29° /22° | 1 mm | 9 | |
| 18 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /22° | 1.1 mm | 8 | |
| 19 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /22° | 5.5 mm | 8 | |
| 20 Mar. |  Moderate rain | 26° /22° | 5.6 mm | 2.4 | |
| 21 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /22° | 0.2 mm | 2.3 | |
| 22 Mar. | Sunny | 29° /22° | 0.1 mm | 2.6 | |
| 23 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /22° | 0.2 mm | 2.6 | |
| 24 Mar. | Sunny | 30° /22° | 0 mm | 2.6 | |
| 25 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /23° | 0.6 mm | 0.8 | |
| 26 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /23° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 27 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /23° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 28 Mar. | Sunny | 30° /23° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 29 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 29° /23° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 30 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /23° | 1.8 mm | 7 | |
| 31 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /23° | 3.4 mm | 6 | |
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Rio de Janeiro in March - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Rio de Janeiro during March?
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Rio de Janeiro water temperatures in March
The average water temperature of the Atlantic Ocean near Rio de Janeiro in March is 24.5 °C. At the beginning of March temperatures are around 24.7 °C; by the end of the month they get a bit cooler and reach 24.1 °C.
- What is the water temperature in Rio de Janeiro in March?
- The average water temperature in Rio de Janeiro in March is 24.5 °C.
- Can you swim in Rio de Janeiro in March?
- Ideal conditions for families and casual swimmers. You can stay in for long swims or reef explorations with no thermal protection required.
March rainfall patterns in Rio de Janeiro
UV exposure in Rio de Janeiro during March
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