What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in March?

In March, Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 168 mm of rain; Santa Marta averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 25 mm.

Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in March

Santa Marta is the better pick in March — 90 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Marta is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta — March climate, side by side

	Rio de Janeiro	Santa Marta
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	90/100 (S)
Feels-like high	36°C	36°C
Avg high / low	32° / 24°	31° / 24°
Rainfall	168 mm	25 mm
Rainy days	18	4
Humidity	78%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	87	38

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

Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in March — FAQ

Is March better in Rio de Janeiro or Santa Marta?: Santa Marta is the better pick in March — 90 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Marta is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in March?: In March, Rio de Janeiro averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 168 mm of rain; Santa Marta averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 25 mm.