Hermanus

Overberg Weather in March

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

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Hermanus Gansbaai Swellendam Kleinmond

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

What to Expect in the Overberg in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Kleinmond to 28°C (82°F) in Swellendam. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Swellendam and 17°C (63°F) in Kleinmond.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kleinmond with an average of 31 mm (1.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Swellendam with 39 mm (1.5 in).

Explore the Overberg by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Overberg - and find the best time to visit. (based on Hermanus)

January24°C (75°F) February25°C (77°F) March24°C (75°F) April22°C (72°F) May20°C (68°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August17°C (63°F) September18°C (64°F) October20°C (68°F) November21°C (70°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Overberg in March

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

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 Overberg

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

Temperature range in the Overberg (March)

Precipitation variation in the Overberg (March)

Hermanus

In March Hermanus generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent 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)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Hermanus →

Gansbaai

In March Gansbaai 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 excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Gansbaai →

Swellendam

In March Swellendam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Swellendam →

Kleinmond

In March Kleinmond 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 excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
297 hours
293 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Kleinmond →

Bredasdorp

In March Bredasdorp generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Overberg, in South Africa.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hermanus 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Gansbaai 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Swellendam 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Kleinmond 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Bredasdorp 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Struisbaai 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)

The Overberg weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect excellent weather across the Overberg, South Africa in March. The popular destination of Hermanus averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Hermanus peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in March, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Hermanus averages just 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for the Overberg, South Africa.

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

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit the Overberg, South Africa with overall excellent weather in Hermanus.

On average, the best time to visit the Overberg, South Africa is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally excellent weather in Hermanus. On the other hand, the weather in July and August tend to be good.

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