Western Cape weather in March
Are you planning a trip to Western Cape in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Western Cape in March?
Western Cape is a region in South Africa. Western Cape 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 low to moderate.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Paternoster at 20°C to very warm in Piketberg at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Piketberg and 16°C in Paternoster.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Langebaan with an average of 9.8 mm to moderate rainfall in Natureʼs Valley with 61 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 293 hours of sunshine in Cape Town. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Western Cape in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Western Cape climate page.
Where to go in Western Cape in March
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Popular destinations in Western Cape
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Average weather in Cape Town
In March Cape Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Knysna
In March Knysna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Stellenbosch
In March Stellenbosch generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Hermanus
In March Hermanus generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Plettenberg Bay
In March Plettenberg Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Western Cape, in South Africa.
Is March the best time to visit Western Cape?
We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Western Cape with overall perfect weather in Cape Town.
On average, the best time to visit Western Cape is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Cape Town. On the other hand, the month of July tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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