Port Elizabeth weather in March (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Will it be warm or cold in Port Elizabeth this March? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Port Elizabeth during March is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 24°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 19°C.

Precipitation

Port Elizabeth in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 10 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 226 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Port Elizabeth.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Port Elizabeth, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 82%  

Sunshine 226 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Port Elizabeth, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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