Petrópolis Weather in March

What's the weather like in Petrópolis (Rio de Janeiro) in March 2024?

The climate in Petrópolis during March can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

March is in the fall / autumn in Petrópolis and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

Petrópolis weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.7°C 83.7°F
Nightly temperature 18.7°C 65.7°F
Average temperature 23.7°C 74.7°F
Daily sunshine 6.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 263 mm 10.3 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 26.3°C 79.3°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average March is the 4th wettest month of the year in Petrópolis with around 263mm 10.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Petrópolis

Petrópolis average temperature in March

March rainfall

Petrópolis average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Petrópolis average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Petrópolis in March 2024.

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Petrópolis weather stats

Petrópolis weather statistics
Hottest month: February 29.5°C 85.1°F
Driest month: July 62mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: July 6.5hrs
Coldest month: July 23.2°C 73.8°F
Wettest month: December 328mm 12.9ins
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