Central District Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Central District, Botswana in March.

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Mahalapye Palapye Nata

Thinking about venturing to Central District, Botswana this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Central District in March

Central District, Botswana is a region in Botswana. March in Central District generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in Mahalapye. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

To explore the conditions in Central District, Botswana in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Palapye with an average of 46 mm (1.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Nata with 57 mm (2.2 in).

Explore Central District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Central District - and find the best time to visit. (based on Mahalapye)

January32°C (90°F) February32°C (90°F) March31°C (88°F) April29°C (84°F) May27°C (81°F) June24°C (75°F) July24°C (75°F) This monthAugust27°C (81°F) September31°C (88°F) October33°C (91°F) November32°C (90°F) December32°C (90°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Central District in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Central District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Central District

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Central District, Botswana?

Temperature range in Central District (March)

Precipitation variation in Central District (March)

Mahalapye

In March Mahalapye generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
52 mm (2 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Mahalapye →

Palapye

In March Palapye generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Palapye →

Nata

In March Nata generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Nata →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Central District, in Botswana.

In our records: Botswana March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in Botswana in our climate database (1985 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest March day in Botswana brought 77 mm (3 in) in Chobe National Park on March 16, 2022.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Central District in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mahalapye 31°C (88°F) 19°C (66°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Palapye 31°C (88°F) 19°C (66°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Nata 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)

Central District weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central District, Botswana in March?

March in Central District, Botswana brings good weather. In Mahalapye, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in Central District, Botswana in March?

Average temperatures in Central District, Botswana during March range from a nighttime low near 19°C (66°F) to a daytime high around 31°C (88°F) in Mahalapye.

Does Central District, Botswana get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Mahalapye averages just 52 mm (2 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Central District, Botswana.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Central District, Botswana?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Mahalapye, March might be a good time to visit Central District, Botswana. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Central District, Botswana is in April, May, June, July and August with generally excellent weather in Mahalapye. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be mixed.

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