South Africa weather in March
What is the weather like in South Africa in March?
The weather conditions in South Africa in March vary from pleasant to perfect depending on the destination. It is a summer month.
During March in South Africa, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Agulhas with 23°C (73°F) to very high in Kotzeshoop with 33°C (92°F).
Precipitation in March varies from low in Port Nolloth with an average of 5.5mm (0.2 inches) of rainfall to high in Pennington with 126mm (5 inches).
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of South Africa, check out the map below.
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Popular destinations in South Africa
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in South Africa?
Average weather in Cape Town
In March Cape Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (56°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 high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (80°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (56°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Durban
In March Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (71°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 high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (74°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (58°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 high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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 June, July and August that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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