Harrismith weather in March (Free State, South Africa)

Is March a good time to explore Harrismith weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Harrismith is usually perfect in March, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 25°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Harrismith in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days days of rainfall are expected.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, March is one of the better months to visit Harrismith. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Harrismith, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 11 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

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Harrismith, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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