Sunset Beach weather in March (South Africa)

What kind of weather does March bring to Sunset Beach? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During March, Sunset Beach is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 25°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Sunset Beach in March usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 5 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With around 293 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 15%  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 293 hours *  

Percentage 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 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?

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.

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 Sunset Beach.

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