The Skeleton Coast weather in March
Considering a trip to the Skeleton Coast this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Skeleton Coast in March?
The Skeleton Coast is a region in Namibia. March in the Skeleton Coast generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with low precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Henties Bay at 22°C to warm in Swakopmund at 27°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Swakopmund and 17°C in Henties Bay. On average, March is the warmest month of the year in the Skeleton Coast. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
March is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 5.5 mm in Swakopmund. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 0 hours of sunshine in Swakopmund. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For specific regional insights in the Skeleton Coast for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Skeleton Coast climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 2 most popular destinations in the Skeleton Coast?
Swakopmund
In March Swakopmund generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Henties Bay
In March Henties Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is March the best time to visit the Skeleton Coast?
Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Swakopmund, March might be a good time to visit the Skeleton Coast.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly perfect weather in Swakopmund.
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