Weather in March in KwaZulu-Natal
Thinking about venturing to KwaZulu-Natal this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in KwaZulu-Natal in March?
KwaZulu-Natal is a region in South Africa. KwaZulu-Natal 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 to very warm in Jozini at 31°C. At night it cools down to 21°C in Jozini and 9°C in Drakensberg Garden.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Jozini with an average of 78 mm to heavy rainfall in Bonjaneni with 216 mm.Average sunshine
The city Durban usually sees around 201 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of KwaZulu-Natal in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our KwaZulu-Natal climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in KwaZulu-Natal?
Durban
In March Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Newcastle
In March Newcastle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ladysmith
In March Ladysmith generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Van Reenen
In March Van Reenen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Vryheid
In March Vryheid generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is March the best time to visit KwaZulu-Natal?
We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to KwaZulu-Natal. 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 is in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December with generally perfect weather in Durban.
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