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KwaZulu-Natal Weather in March

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

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Considering a trip to KwaZulu-Natal, 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 KwaZulu-Natal in March

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa is a region in South Africa. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa has a wide variety of climate types. During March, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Drakensberg Garden at 21°C (70°F) to very warm in Jozini at 31°C (88°F). At night it cools down to 21°C (70°F) in Jozini and 9°C (48°F) in Drakensberg Garden.

To explore the conditions in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Jozini with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Bonjaneni with 216 mm (8.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this March. For example, Durban gets approximately 201 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore KwaZulu-Natal by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in KwaZulu-Natal — and find the best time to visit. (based on Durban)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April26°C (79°F) May25°C (77°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October24°C (75°F) November25°C (77°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in KwaZulu-Natal in March

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

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 KwaZulu-Natal

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

Temperature range in KwaZulu-Natal (March)

Precipitation variation in KwaZulu-Natal (March)

Durban

In March Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°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)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
179 hours
201 hours
206 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Newcastle

In March Newcastle 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 pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
264 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Ladysmith

In March Ladysmith generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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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
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Vryheid

In March Vryheid generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°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)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
102 mm (4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in KwaZulu-Natal in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Durban 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Newcastle 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Ladysmith 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Van Reenen 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Vryheid 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Dundee 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)

KwaZulu-Natal weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in March?

March in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa brings perfect weather. In Durban, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 22°C (72°F).

What is the average temperature in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in March?

Daytime temperatures in Durban peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in March, dropping to about 22°C (72°F) overnight.

Does KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Durban averages just 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Is March a Good Time to Visit KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Typically, the climate in Durban is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa is in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December with generally perfect weather in Durban.

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