Bloemfontein weather in March (Free State, South Africa)

How is the weather in Bloemfontein in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Bloemfontein, March is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 15°C.

Bloemfontein in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 260 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a prime time to visit Bloemfontein. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bloemfontein, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 64%  

Sunshine 260 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Bloemfontein 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.

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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