Cartagena vs Rio de Janeiro in March

Cartagena is the better pick in March — 89 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cartagena is sweltering, dry, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Cartagena vs Rio de JaneiroMarch climate, side by side

CartagenaRio de Janeiro
Comfort score89/100 (A)79/100 (B)
Feels-like high37°C36°C
Avg high / low32° / 25°32° / 24°
Rainfall13 mm168 mm
Rainy days418
Humidity73%78%
Air quality (AQI)5587

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Cartagena vs Rio de Janeiro in March — FAQ

Is March better in Cartagena or Rio de Janeiro?
Cartagena is the better pick in March — 89 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cartagena is sweltering, dry, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Cartagena vs Rio de Janeiro in March?
In March, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 13 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 168 mm.