Hout Bay weather in March (Western Cape, South Africa)

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

In Hout Bay the weather in March is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Hout Bay in March usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Typically around 5 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 293 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Hout Bay, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 293 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (24 KM, 14 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.

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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 Hout Bay in March?

For visitors traveling to Hout Bay, 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. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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