Palmas weather in March
In March, Palmas sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 313 mm of rain across 26.7 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 6% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of March to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Palmas's 11th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Palmas's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 313 mm
- 26.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:21 AM – 6:25 PM
- Cloud cover
- 82%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.04 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.9
- out of 10
Palmas is human settlement in Brazil.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical March day in Palmas reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 22 |
| 2 | 30 | 22 |
| 3 | 30 | 22 |
| 4 | 30 | 22 |
| 5 | 30 | 22 |
| 6 | 30 | 22 |
| 7 | 30 | 22 |
| 8 | 30 | 22 |
| 9 | 30 | 22 |
| 10 | 30 | 22 |
| 11 | 30 | 22 |
| 12 | 30 | 22 |
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| 26 | 30 | 22 |
| 27 | 30 | 22 |
| 28 | 30 | 22 |
| 29 | 30 | 22 |
| 30 | 30 | 22 |
| 31 | 30 | 22 |
How March really feels in Palmas
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Palmas weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 10th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 22° | 354 | 27.2 | 12.5 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 30° / 22° | 316 | 25 | 12.3 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 30° / 22° | 313 | 26.7 | 12.1 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 31° / 22° | 192 | 18.8 | 11.8 | 3.5 |
| May | 32° / 22° | 55 | 7.1 | 11.5 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 32° / 21° | 3 | 0.4 | 11.4 | 4.9 |
| Jul | 33° / 20° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.5 | 4.7 |
| Aug | 34° / 21° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.7 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 35° / 23° | 25 | 3.5 | 11.9 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 33° / 23° | 129 | 15.6 | 12.2 | 3.0 |
| Nov | 31° / 23° | 248 | 21.7 | 12.5 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 30° / 22° | 296 | 24.9 | 12.6 | 3.0 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 6% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 84%.
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| Clearer (%) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
| Cloudier (%) | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 84 |
| 2 | 16 | 84 |
| 3 | 15 | 85 |
| 4 | 15 | 85 |
| 5 | 15 | 85 |
| 6 | 15 | 85 |
| 7 | 15 | 85 |
| 8 | 15 | 85 |
| 9 | 15 | 85 |
| 10 | 15 | 85 |
| 11 | 15 | 85 |
| 12 | 15 | 85 |
| 13 | 15 | 85 |
| 14 | 15 | 85 |
| 15 | 14 | 86 |
| 16 | 15 | 85 |
| 17 | 15 | 85 |
| 18 | 15 | 85 |
| 19 | 15 | 85 |
| 20 | 15 | 85 |
| 21 | 15 | 85 |
| 22 | 17 | 83 |
| 23 | 17 | 83 |
| 24 | 17 | 83 |
| 25 | 18 | 82 |
| 26 | 18 | 82 |
| 27 | 20 | 80 |
| 28 | 21 | 79 |
| 29 | 22 | 78 |
| 30 | 22 | 78 |
| 31 | 23 | 77 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Palmas gets around 313 mm of rain over 26.7 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 86% and peaks near 89% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 89 |
| 2 | 88 |
| 3 | 88 |
| 4 | 87 |
| 5 | 87 |
| 6 | 87 |
| 7 | 87 |
| 8 | 87 |
| 9 | 87 |
| 10 | 87 |
| 11 | 87 |
| 12 | 88 |
| 13 | 88 |
| 14 | 88 |
| 15 | 89 |
| 16 | 89 |
| 17 | 89 |
| 18 | 88 |
| 19 | 88 |
| 20 | 88 |
| 21 | 87 |
| 22 | 87 |
| 23 | 86 |
| 24 | 85 |
| 25 | 84 |
| 26 | 83 |
| 27 | 82 |
| 28 | 81 |
| 29 | 80 |
| 30 | 79 |
| 31 | 78 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the oppressive band about 96% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Oppressive (%) | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 95 | 1 |
| 2 | 4 | 95 | 1 |
| 3 | 4 | 95 | 1 |
| 4 | 4 | 95 | 1 |
| 5 | 4 | 95 | 1 |
| 6 | 4 | 95 | 1 |
| 7 | 4 | 95 | 1 |
| 8 | 4 | 95 | 1 |
| 9 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 10 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 11 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 12 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 13 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 14 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 15 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 16 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 17 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 18 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 19 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 20 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 21 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 22 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 23 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 24 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 25 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 26 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 27 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 28 | 4 | 95 | 1 |
| 29 | 4 | 95 | 1 |
| 30 | 4 | 95 | 1 |
| 31 | 4 | 95 | 1 |
Wind in March
Winds average 4 km/h in March, the calmest month.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of March to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:20 AM to 6:21 AM, and sunset from 6:33 PM to 6:16 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 6:20 | 6:33 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 6:20 | 6:32 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:20 | 6:32 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:20 | 6:31 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:31 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:30 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:30 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:29 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:29 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:28 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:28 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:27 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:27 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:26 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:26 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:25 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:24 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:24 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:23 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:23 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:22 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:22 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:21 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:20 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:20 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:19 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:18 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:18 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:21 | 6:17 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:21 | 6:17 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 6:21 | 6:16 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.04 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.01 kWh/m² to a high of 6.25 kWh/m² in September across the year — March's 5.04 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Palmas
In March, Palmas sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Palmas's monsoon runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Palmas?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Palmas.
What to pack for Palmas in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Palmas sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 27 days see rain.
UV index in Palmas in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Palmas peaks around February 17 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 22 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Palmas in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Palmas is worst in September — around 42 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 5.6× the cleanest month (May, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 42 | 41 | 14 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 9 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 10 | Good |
| Jul | 10 | Good |
| Aug | 21 | Moderate |
| Sep | 42 | Poor |
| Oct | 41 | Poor |
| Nov | 14 | Moderate |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Palmas?
Palmas sits at 10.2°S, 48.3°W, 271 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Paraíso do Tocantins, 59 km away.
Topography around Palmas
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Palmas.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Palmas has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 94 m around an average of 257 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 497 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 572 m.
The land around Palmas is covered by artificial surfaces (47%), grassland (30%) and trees (20%) within 3 km, trees (34%), grassland (31%) and water (24%) within 16 km, and trees (42%) and grassland (41%) within 80 km.
Brazil travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / N
- 127 / 220 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 46% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $10,713
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 89%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 19.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 16
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 482
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Palmas (-10.1675°, -48.3277°, elevation 271 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).