Umtata weather in March (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the climate in Umtata this March? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Umtata generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 26°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Umtata in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Umtata. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Umtata, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Data from: Port Saint Johnʼs, South Africa (71 KM, 44 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?

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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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