Weather in March in South Africa
Thinking about venturing to South Africa this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in South Africa in March?
South Africa offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In March, one might encounter temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Paternoster at 20°C to very warm in Askham at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Askham and 16°C in Paternoster.For a closer look at conditions across South Africa, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Port Nolloth with an average of 5.7 mm to heavy rainfall in Bonjaneni with 216 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 293 hours of sunshine in Cape Town. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our South Africa climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in South Africa?
Cape Town
In March Cape Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Johannesburg
In March Johannesburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Durban
In March Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Knysna
In March Knysna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Stellenbosch
In March Stellenbosch generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is March the best time to visit South Africa?
We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to South Africa. Typically, the climate in Cape Town is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit South Africa is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Cape Town. In contrast, July tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in South Africa.
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