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

What is the weather forecast for Plettenberg Bay in March? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Plettenberg Bay is usually perfect in March, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 23°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 17°C.

Precipitation

Plettenberg Bay in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 10 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With around 280 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Plettenberg Bay, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 280 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Knysna, South Africa (29 KM, 18 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?

For visitors traveling to Plettenberg 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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