Pretoria weather in March (Gauteng, South Africa)

How does the March weather in Pretoria compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Pretoria during March, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 28°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 17°C.

Precipitation

Pretoria in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 10 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 255 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Pretoria, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 62%  

Sunshine 255 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

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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

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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