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Gauteng Weather in March

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Gauteng, South Africa in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Gauteng in March

Gauteng, South Africa is a region in South Africa. March in Gauteng generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Alberton to 28°C (82°F) in Akasia. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Akasia and 14°C (57°F) in Alberton.

For a closer look at conditions across Gauteng, South Africa, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Akasia with an average of 84 mm (3.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Magaliesburg with 93 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this March. For example, Johannesburg gets approximately 239 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Gauteng by month

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

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March26°C (79°F) April24°C (75°F) May22°C (72°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August22°C (72°F) September26°C (79°F) October27°C (81°F) November27°C (81°F) December27°C (81°F)
Best Time to Visit Gauteng →

Best Places to Visit in Gauteng in March

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

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 Gauteng

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

Temperature range in Gauteng (March)

Precipitation variation in Gauteng (March)

Johannesburg

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

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
239 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Johannesburg →

Pretoria

In March Pretoria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
255 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pretoria →

Kempton Park

In March Kempton Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°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
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
239 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kempton Park →

Centurion

In March Centurion generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°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
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
255 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Centurion →

Midrand

In March Midrand generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°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
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
255 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Midrand →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Johannesburg 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Pretoria 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Kempton Park 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Centurion 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Midrand 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Boksburg 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

Gauteng weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gauteng, South Africa in March?

Gauteng, South Africa typically experiences perfect weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Johannesburg average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Gauteng, South Africa in March?

In Johannesburg, the average daytime high in March is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

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

Not particularly. Johannesburg averages just 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Gauteng, South Africa.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Gauteng, South Africa?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Gauteng, South Africa with overall perfect weather in Johannesburg.

On average, the best time to visit Gauteng, South Africa is in March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Johannesburg.

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