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March · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 71/100

Rio Grande in March

Good · 71/100Beach 71/100
High / low24° / 22°daily averages
Precipitation88 mm12 wet days
Sea24°surface temperature
32.03° S, 52.10° WElevation 7 mUTC−3 · Brasilia Standard Time
When to goRio Grande · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71March
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
March: high / low24° / 22°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Rio Grande averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 22° — warm weather by day. Expect around 88 mm of precipitation spread over about 12 wet days, with average cloud cover near 31%.

Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April is cooler again by about 2.4°. The sea averages 24°, pleasant for a swim.

March scores 71/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Rio Grande. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, October and November instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:29 and sets at 18:47 local time, giving 12 h 19 min of daylight. Days shorten by 59 minutes over the month.

Why 71/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%14%
Clear skies · 25%98%

Beach score this month: 71/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

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iiiNearby in March

Around Rio Grande this month

Pelotas
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Pelotas

Rio Grande do Sul · 37 km NW
26°Mar high
11wet days
70score
Pelotas
ivTop of the table

Brazil's best in March

Where to go in March
Pelotas
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Pelotas

Rio Grande do Sul
26°Mar high
11wet days
70score
Pelotas
Caxias do Sul
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Caxias do Sul

Rio Grande do Sul
24°Mar high
16wet days
65score
Caxias do Sul
Ponta Grossa
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Ponta Grossa

Paraná
25°Mar high
17wet days
63score
Ponta Grossa
Castro
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Castro

Paraná
25°Mar high
17wet days
62score
Castro
·Questions

Rio Grande in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Rio Grande?

March scores 71/100 for Rio Grande, which we rate as good. Average highs are 24°C with 12 wet days.

How warm is Rio Grande in March?

Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 22°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Rio Grande in March?

Rio Grande receives about 88 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 12 days.

Can you swim in Rio Grande in March?

The sea averages 24°C in March, warm enough for most swimmers.