Mbombela weather in March (Mpumalanga, South Africa)

Planning a trip to Mbombela in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Mbombela typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

Mbombela in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Mbombela. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mbombela, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

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 Mbombela in March?

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 in March.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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