Somerset West weather in March (Western Cape, South Africa)

Wondering what the weather is like in Somerset West during March? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Somerset West in March, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. March is a notable month of the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 25°C, while night temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Precipitation

Somerset West in March usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 26 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 5 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 293 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Somerset West, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 26 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 293 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (26 KM, 16 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Somerset West, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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