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East London weather in March (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

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

In East London, March is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 26°C, while nights can cool down to about 20°C.

East London in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

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

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

East London, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 90 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 204 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55%  

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.

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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 East London 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

Interested in more climate information?

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