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Strand weather in March (Western Cape, South Africa)

Will it be warm or cold in Strand this March? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Strand during March, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Strand in March usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 26 mm for the month. This month experiences about 5 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 293 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Strand, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 26 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 293 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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 Strand, 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Strand.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.