Stellenbosch weather in March (Western Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the climate in Stellenbosch this March? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During March, Stellenbosch experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and low rainfall. March ushers in the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 27°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 15°C.

Precipitation

Stellenbosch in March usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 5 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 293 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 Stellenbosch. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stellenbosch, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 293 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (24 KM, 15 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. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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