Fish River Canyon Weather in March
Thinking of visiting Fish River Canyon in March? Expect very high temperatures reaching 33°C (91°F) during the day,
dropping to 18°C (64°F) at night, with some rainfall likely.
Rainfall in Fish River Canyon in March
Rain is expected on roughly
4 days, totalling around
20 mm (0.8 in) for the month.
The occasional light shower is possible, but rain is rarely an issue this month.
Temperature in Fish River Canyon in March
March tends to be one of the excellent months in Fish River Canyon, with
33°C (91°F) in the afternoon and
18°C (64°F) overnight.
For most visitors, the main thing to prepare for is the heat during the day.
With lows of
18°C (64°F), nights are cool. If you're out after dark, an extra layer will keep you comfortable. The cooler air at night is also great for getting a good rest.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances for Fish River Canyon.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Avg daytime high
-5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot
Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in March: blue is cold, red is hot.
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in March: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.