São Paulo · SpringMonth summary
São Paulo weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
64°F – 81°F
🌧 Rainy days
59% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit São Paulo in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: March is a good time to visit São Paulo. September remains slightly better (+1.0 pts).
By trip type
São Paulo in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in March
Spring marks the start of the good season in São Paulo. Temperatures rise (27°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 59% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (8.4/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 66°F | 81°F | 78% | 0.3in | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 64°F | 81°F | 67% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 64°F | 81°F | 59% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 61°F | 77°F | 35% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 57°F | 73°F | 23% | 0.1in | 9.4h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 55°F | 72°F | 23% | 0.1in | 9.5h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 54°F | 73°F | 8% | 0.0in | 10.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 55°F | 73°F | 19% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ September | 59°F | 79°F | 23% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 61°F | 77°F | 52% | 0.2in | 9.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 61°F | 77°F | 54% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 64°F | 81°F | 66% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, São Paulo averages 81°F, 59% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
March vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -36%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — São Paulo in March
Is March a good time to visit São Paulo?
March is an acceptable time for São Paulo (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (8.4/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in São Paulo in March?
Yes, 59% of days see rain in March. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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