Sandton weather in March (Gauteng, South Africa)

How does the March weather in Sandton compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Sandton during March, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 26°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 15°C.

Precipitation

Sandton in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 11 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With around 239 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a prime time to visit Sandton. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sandton climate page with graphs.

 

Sandton, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 239 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

* Data from: Johannesburg, South Africa (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in March

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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