Free State Weather in March

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

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Bloemfontein Van Reenen Harrismith Philippolis

Considering a trip to Free State, South Africa this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Free State in March

Free State, South Africa is a region in South Africa. March in Free State generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Clarens to 29°C (84°F) in Bloemfontein. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Bloemfontein and 12°C (54°F) in Clarens.

To explore the conditions in Free State, South Africa in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Philippolis with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Van Reenen with 117 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in March. Bloemfontein typically receives 260 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Free State by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Free State — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bloemfontein)

January32°C (90°F) February31°C (88°F) March29°C (84°F) April25°C (77°F) May22°C (72°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August22°C (72°F) September26°C (79°F) October29°C (84°F) November30°C (86°F) December32°C (90°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Free State in March

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

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 Free State

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

Temperature range in Free State (March)

Precipitation variation in Free State (March)

Bloemfontein

In March Bloemfontein generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
260 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
77 mm (3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bloemfontein →

Van Reenen

In March Van Reenen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
162 mm (6.4 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Van Reenen →

Harrismith

In March Harrismith generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Harrismith →

Philippolis

In March Philippolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Philippolis →

Sterkfontein Dam

In March Sterkfontein Dam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Free State in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bloemfontein 29°C (84°F) 15°C (59°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Van Reenen 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Harrismith 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Philippolis 29°C (84°F) 15°C (59°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Sterkfontein Dam 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Clarens 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)

Free State weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Free State, South Africa in March?

March in Free State, South Africa brings perfect weather. In Bloemfontein, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Free State, South Africa in March?

Bloemfontein averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

Does Free State, South Africa get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in Free State, South Africa. Bloemfontein averages only about 77 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Free State, South Africa?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Free State, South Africa. Typically, the climate in Bloemfontein is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Bloemfontein. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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