Beacon Bay weather in March (South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Beacon Bay during March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Beacon Bay the weather in March is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 20°C.

Beacon Bay in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 204 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Beacon Bay, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Water Temperature 23°C *  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

* Data from: East London, South Africa (13 KM, 8 Miles).

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

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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 Beacon Bay 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. With a water temperature of around 23°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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