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

Is Ladysmith a good destination in March, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of March in Ladysmith typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 16°C.

Precipitation

Ladysmith in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days days of rainfall are expected.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ladysmith, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 110 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?

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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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