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Porto Alegre in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Porto Alegre in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Porto Alegre in March 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Porto Alegre in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +28°C during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 106 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+10°C
Min.
+38°C
Max.
106 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Porto Alegre has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Porto Alegre in March

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

The temperature in March is +30°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +34°C during the day and a minimum of +17°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +31°C.

Is Porto Alegre warm or cold in March?

Porto Alegre is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +29°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +21°C to +20°C.

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

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Porto Alegre:

Climate in Porto Alegre in March

Porto Alegre weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+29°C+28°C+25°C
Min. temperature
+12°C+10°C+6°C
Max. temperature
+40°C+38°C+35°C
Rainfall
120 mm106 mm108 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
78%79%81%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1012 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
578
Cloudy days
468
Rainy days
171613
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting colder in March. From +29°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +28°C. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 120 mm to 106 mm. Humidity rises from 78% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 5 to 7.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Porto Alegre 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 Porto Alegre is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Porto Alegre based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 55%, leading to total precipitation of around 117 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Porto Alegre wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 153 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 104 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Porto Alegre?

This is the weather in Porto Alegre in March 2023:
1 March
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+32°C
2 March
☀️
+31°C
3 March
☀️
+28°C
4 March
🌧️
+28°C
5 March
🌧️
+27°C
6 March
🌧️
+27°C
7 March
🌧️
+27°C
8 March
☀️
+32°C
9 March
☀️
+33°C
10 March
☁️
+31°C
11 March
☁️
+31°C
12 March
☀️
+31°C
13 March
☀️
+31°C
14 March
☀️
+32°C
15 March
☀️
+32°C
16 March
☀️
+33°C
17 March
☀️
+34°C
18 March
☀️
+34°C
19 March
☀️
+34°C
20 March
☀️
+34°C
21 March
☁️
+27°C
22 March
☁️
+28°C
23 March
☀️
+31°C
24 March
☁️
+29°C
25 March
☀️
+27°C
26 March
☁️
+26°C
27 March
☀️
+26°C
28 March
☀️
+31°C
29 March
☀️
+34°C
30 March
☁️
+28°C
31 March
☁️
+31°C
In March 2023 Porto Alegre had 19 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Porto Alegre climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Porto Alegre in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+23°C) and the highest in 2012 (+26°C). The driest year was 2004 with only 1129 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1998 with 2041 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Porto Alegre in March:

Is March a good time to visit Porto Alegre?

It’s always a good time to visit Porto Alegre, 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 Porto Alegre in March?

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

Is Porto Alegre rainy in March?

Porto Alegre 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 Porto Alegre in March?

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

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Monthly weather in Porto Alegre

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Porto Alegre, 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.