Elgin weather in March (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

Will it be warm or cold in Elgin this March? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During March, Elgin usually has very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 31°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 21°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Elgin in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 9 days days of rain.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Elgin, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Where to go in South Africa in March

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 this month?

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.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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