Kimberley weather in March (Northern Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the March weather in Kimberley? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Kimberley typically experiences very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 31°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 17°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Kimberley in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

With around 266 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kimberley, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 57%  

Sunshine 266 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 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 in March.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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