Drakensberg region Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in March.

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Underberg Himeville Winterton Struisbaai

Thinking about venturing to the Drakensberg region, South Africa 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 the Drakensberg region in March

The Drakensberg region, South Africa is a region in South Africa. March in the Drakensberg region generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Himeville to 29°C (84°F) in Hammanskraal . Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Hammanskraal and 11°C (52°F) in Himeville.

To explore the conditions in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Struisbaai with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Himeville with 167 mm (6.6 in).

Explore the Drakensberg region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Drakensberg region - and find the best time to visit. (based on Underberg)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May20°C (68°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August19°C (66°F) September22°C (72°F) October22°C (72°F) November23°C (73°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Drakensberg region in March

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

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 the Drakensberg region

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in the Drakensberg region, South Africa?

Temperature range in the Drakensberg region (March)

Precipitation variation in the Drakensberg region (March)

Underberg

In March Underberg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
228 mm (9 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
10 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
Climate in Underberg →

Himeville

In March Himeville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
235 mm (9.3 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
10 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
Climate in Himeville →

Winterton

In March Winterton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
172 mm (6.8 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
7 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Winterton →

Struisbaai

In March Struisbaai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Struisbaai →

Hammanskraal

In March Hammanskraal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
255 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Hammanskraal →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Drakensberg region in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Underberg 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Himeville 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Winterton 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Struisbaai 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Hammanskraal 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Bergville 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)

The Drakensberg region weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in March?

In March, the Drakensberg region, South Africa generally has very good weather conditions. Underberg sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in March?

In Underberg, the average daytime high in March is 23°C (73°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

Does the Drakensberg region, South Africa get a lot of rain in March?

Yes. March brings heavy rainfall to the Drakensberg region, South Africa, with Underberg averaging around 163 mm (6.4 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Drakensberg region, South Africa?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Underberg, March might be a good time to visit the Drakensberg region, South Africa.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June and September offering mostly excellent weather in Underberg. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be mixed.

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