North West Weather in March

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

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Hartbeespoort Mahikeng Rustenburg Klerksdorp

Considering a trip to North West, 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 North West in March

North West, South Africa is a region in South Africa. March in North West generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Magaliesburg at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Madikwe Game Reserve at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Madikwe Game Reserve and 15°C (59°F) in Magaliesburg.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North West, South Africa, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Melorane with an average of 66 mm (2.6 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, Hartbeespoort gets approximately 255 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore North West by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March28°C (82°F) April26°C (79°F) May24°C (75°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August24°C (75°F) September28°C (82°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in North West in March

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

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 North West

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

Temperature range in North West (March)

Precipitation variation in North West (March)

Hartbeespoort

In March Hartbeespoort 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
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
255 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hartbeespoort →

Mahikeng

In March Mahikeng generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°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
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mahikeng →

Rustenburg

In March Rustenburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°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
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Rustenburg →

Klerksdorp

In March Klerksdorp generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Klerksdorp →

Magaliesburg

In March Magaliesburg 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
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
239 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Magaliesburg →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hartbeespoort 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Mahikeng 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Rustenburg 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Klerksdorp 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Magaliesburg 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Potchefstroom 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

North West weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North West, South Africa in March?

In March, North West, South Africa generally has perfect weather conditions. Hartbeespoort sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in North West, South Africa in March?

Daytime temperatures in Hartbeespoort peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in March, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Hartbeespoort averages just 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for North West, South Africa.

Is March a Good Time to Visit North West, South Africa?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to North West, South Africa. Typically, the climate in Hartbeespoort is perfect.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Hartbeespoort. On the other hand, the months of January and February tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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