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Sao Paulo in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Sao Paulo in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Sao Paulo, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Sao Paulo in March 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
March could be a good time to visit Sao Paulo, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +81°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in March. However, expect about 17 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 204 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+52°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
204 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sao Paulo has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Sao Paulo in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sao Paulo for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +90°F during the day to a minimum of +61°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +82°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 44% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +75°F.

Is Sao Paulo warm or cold in March?

Sao Paulo is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +82°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +68°F to +66°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

March is one of the warmest months in Sao Paulo, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Sao Paulo in March

Sao Paulo weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+82°F+81°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+55°F+52°F+48°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+93°F+91°F
Rainfall
231 mm204 mm97 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
77%78%78%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
224
Cloudy days
81217
Rainy days
18179
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting colder in March. From +82°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +81°F. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 231 mm to 204 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Sao Paulo in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Sao Paulo is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Sao Paulo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 90%, leading to total precipitation of around 404 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 73 mm, which is considered heavy rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Sao Paulo wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 263 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Sao Paulo?

This is the weather in Sao Paulo in March 2023:
1 March
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+87°F
2 March
☀️
+87°F
3 March
☀️
+88°F
4 March
☀️
+85°F
5 March
🌧️
+87°F
6 March
☀️
+87°F
7 March
☀️
+87°F
8 March
☀️
+89°F
9 March
☁️
+85°F
10 March
☀️
+86°F
11 March
☀️
+81°F
12 March
🌧️
+82°F
13 March
☁️
+82°F
14 March
🌧️
+76°F
15 March
🌧️
+80°F
16 March
☁️
+82°F
17 March
🌧️
+86°F
18 March
☀️
+89°F
19 March
🌧️
+85°F
20 March
🌧️
+70°F
21 March
🌧️
+70°F
22 March
☁️
+76°F
23 March
☁️
+83°F
24 March
☀️
+85°F
25 March
☀️
+84°F
26 March
☀️
+83°F
27 March
🌧️
+80°F
28 March
🌧️
+80°F
29 March
☁️
+80°F
30 March
☀️
+86°F
31 March
🌧️
+76°F
In March 2023 Sao Paulo had 14 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Sao Paulo climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Sao Paulo in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+78°F) and the highest in 2001 (+88°F). The driest year was 1987 with only 68 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 470 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sao Paulo in March:

Is March a good time to visit Sao Paulo?

It’s always a good time to visit Sao Paulo, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Sao Paulo in March?

March is warm in Sao Paulo. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Sao Paulo rainy in March?

Sao Paulo is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Sao Paulo in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sao Paulo in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Brazil

Check out the weather for other cities in Brazil.

Monthly weather in Sao Paulo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sao Paulo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.