Month guide · São Paulo · Brazil
São Paulo in March
What March is really like in São Paulo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Still warm and wet, with storms easing towards the end of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 3rd-warmest month in São Paulo: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 31 days. Compared with February (29°C (84°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs drop to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:09
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:23
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
Winter (June–August). Dry and mild with cold snaps, clear skies and Festa Junina; bring a jacket, as many buildings lack heating.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is February at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in February). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in São Paulo, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Market · Centro
Mercado Municipal (Mercadão)
Fruit sellers offer tastings and then price exotic fruit by the kilo at high rates; ask the price before accepting a sample.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Shopping
Religious site · Centro
Catedral da Sé
The neo-Gothic cathedral, completed in 1954 with a Renaissance-style dome, is one of the largest in South America and faces the Praça da Sé, the city's symbolic centre, where a marker shows the 'kilometre zero' of São Paulo state roads.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Iconic
Street · Vila Madalena
Beco do Batman
Go in the morning before it fills with photo groups, then walk the surrounding streets for more murals.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Neighbourhood · Liberdade
Liberdade
The Japanese-Brazilian quarter is a short walk from the cathedral, with red lanterns, torii-style gateways, Japanese supermarkets and stationery shops along Rua Galvão Bueno.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 18°C and 14 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit São Paulo?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, April–May and August–October are better overall. Compare every month.
São Paulo in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit São Paulo?
It is a shoulder-season month. Still warm and wet, with storms easing towards the end of the month.
+How warm is São Paulo in March?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in São Paulo in March?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.