Weather in March in South Africa
What is the weather like in South Africa in March?
The weather in South Africa in March ranges from pleasant to perfect depending on the destination. March is a summer month in South Africa.
March has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from moderate in Port Nolloth with 20°C (68°F) to very warm temperatures in Upington with 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Upington and 12°C (54°F) in Port Nolloth. It is a very warm month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Precipitation ranges from almost non in Port Nolloth with 4mm (0.2inch) rainfall to high in Durban with 120mm (4.7inch) rainfall. In general it is also a sunny month with an average of 293 hours of sunshine in Cape Town during the whole month.
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Popular destinations in South Africa
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Average weather in Cape Town
In March Cape Town generally has warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (78°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Johannesburg
In March Johannesburg generally has warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Durban
In March Durban generally has warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (69°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Knysna
In March Knysna generally has warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (62°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Stellenbosch
In March Stellenbosch generally has warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (78°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is March the best time to go to South Africa?
In our opinion March is one of the best times to visit South Africa with commonly perfect weather in Cape Town.
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.
The worst months are July and August that can have tolerable weather conditions.
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