Potchefstroom weather in March (North West, South Africa)

Can you expect sunny skies in Potchefstroom in March? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Potchefstroom is usually perfect in March, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 28°C. At night, they generally drop to 16°C.

Precipitation

Potchefstroom in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 11 days of rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a prime time to visit Potchefstroom. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Potchefstroom, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 82 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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