Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
March verdict
Gansbaai, 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 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 27mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
27mm
Sun
7.7h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
63
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 27mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gansbaai, 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
March27mm average rain
March is one of Gansbaai's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March7.7 hours average sun
March sits close to Gansbaai's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March18°C average sea
March is close to Gansbaai's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to February and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March63 weather score
March scores above Gansbaai'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.
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