Sun, sea & sand

Ipanema District weather in March

Temperature, sea and sunshine in March: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

75

Holiday weather in March

Good

Best time to visit: April – October

What is the weather like in Ipanema District in March?

In March, Ipanema District is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 118 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Ipanema District.

March compared

How the weather changes from February to April. Tap a month to open it.

FebruaryFebMarchMarAprilApr
Score787581
Day31°30°28°
Night23°23°21°
Sea25°25°25°
Sun7 h6 h6 h
Rain days131511

More details for March

Daylight
12 h 16 min05:55 – 18:10
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
58 %on averageAll months
Hot days
15 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−3America/Sao_Paulo

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %21 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in March

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Ipanema District in March: quick answers

Is Ipanema District hot in March?

Yes. In March, Ipanema District is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 23 °C. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Ipanema District in March?

Yes. In March the sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming.

Does it rain much in Ipanema District in March?

It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 118 mm.

Ipanema District month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences