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Sunset Beach weather in March (South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Sunset Beach during March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Sunset Beach, March is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 16°C.

Sunset Beach in March usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 5 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 293 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sunset Beach, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 15%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 16 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 293 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in March

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in March and which places have the best weather 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 Sunset Beach in March?

For visitors traveling to Sunset Beach, 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. 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 in March.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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