Centurion weather in March (Gauteng, South Africa)

How is the weather in Centurion in March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Centurion, March is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

Centurion in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 255 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Centurion, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Pretoria, South Africa (10 KM, 6 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

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 Centurion 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.

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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