Newcastle weather in March (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

Looking to travel to Newcastle in March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Newcastle generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C.

Newcastle in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 264 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Newcastle. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Newcastle climate page with graphs.

 

Newcastle, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 264 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 56%  

Where to go in South Africa in March

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Newcastle in March?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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