Weather in March in The Garden Route
Planning a trip to the Garden Route this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in the Garden Route in March?
The Garden Route is a region in South Africa. March in the Garden Route generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C and nighttime temperatures around 17°C in Knysna. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Garden Route in March, check out the map below.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Garden Route, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mossel Bay with an average of 47 mm to moderate rainfall in Wilderness with 57 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Knysna enjoys approximately 280 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a more detailed look at the Garden Route's conditions throughout the year, check out our the Garden Route climate page.
Where to go in the Garden Route in March
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit South Africa, check out our Garden Route's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in the Garden Route?
Knysna
In March Knysna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Plettenberg Bay
In March Plettenberg Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Wilderness
In March Wilderness generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
George
In March George generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Mossel Bay
In March Mossel Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Garden Route, in South Africa.
Is March the best time to visit the Garden Route?
We believe that March is one of the best times to visit the Garden Route with overall perfect weather in Knysna. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Knysna.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in the Garden Route.
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