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

Interested in knowing the climate of Pietermaritzburg in March? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Pietermaritzburg includes high temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 27°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 16°C.

Precipitation

Pietermaritzburg in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 201 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Pietermaritzburg.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Pietermaritzburg. April, May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pietermaritzburg, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Durban, South Africa (67 KM, 41 Miles).

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.

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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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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