Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
March verdict
Cape Town, The Western Cape, South Africa in March
Weather score63Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 43mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
43mm
Sun
9.2h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
63
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 43mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Cape Town, The Western Cape, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March24°C average high
March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March43mm average rain
March is one of Cape Town's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March9.2 hours average sun
March is brighter than Cape Town's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March16°C average sea
March sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March63 weather score
March scores above Cape Town's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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