Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
March verdict
Eastern Cape, South Africa in March
Weather score67Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 82mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
82mm
Sun
6.9h
Sea
23°C
Weather score
67
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 82mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 23°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Eastern Cape, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March27°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
March82mm average rain
March is one of Eastern Cape's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsApril to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March6.9 hours average sun
March is below Eastern Cape's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March23°C average sea
March sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March67 weather score
March scores above Eastern Cape's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.