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Garden Route Weather in March

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

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Knysna Plettenberg Bay Wilderness George

Planning a trip to the Garden Route, South Africa this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Garden Route in March

The Garden Route, South Africa 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 (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Knysna.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Garden Route, South Africa, 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 (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Wilderness with 57 mm (2.2 in).

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. Knysna sees around 280 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore the Garden Route by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Garden Route — and find the best time to visit. (based on Knysna)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April22°C (72°F) May20°C (68°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August18°C (64°F) September19°C (66°F) October20°C (68°F) November21°C (70°F) December23°C (73°F)
Best Time to Visit the Garden Route →

Best Places to Visit in the Garden Route in March

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

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 Garden Route

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

Temperature range in the Garden Route (March)

Precipitation variation in the Garden Route (March)

Knysna

In March Knysna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
300 hours
280 hours
262 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Knysna →

Plettenberg Bay

In March Plettenberg Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
300 hours
280 hours
262 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Plettenberg Bay →

Wilderness

In March Wilderness generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
207 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Wilderness →

George

In March George generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
207 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in George →

Mossel Bay

In March Mossel Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
207 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mossel Bay →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Garden Route, in South Africa.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Garden Route in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Knysna 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Plettenberg Bay 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Wilderness 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
George 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Mossel Bay 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Sedgefield 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)

The Garden Route weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Garden Route, South Africa in March?

Expect perfect weather across the Garden Route, South Africa in March. The popular destination of Knysna averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Garden Route, South Africa in March?

Daytime temperatures in Knysna peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in March, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

Does the Garden Route, South Africa get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Garden Route, South Africa during March, with Knysna averaging close to 54 mm (2.1 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Garden Route, South Africa?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit the Garden Route, South Africa 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.

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