Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
March verdict
Gariep Dam, South Africa in March
Weather score74Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 69mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
69mm
Sun
8.8h
Weather score
74
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 69mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gariep Dam, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March28°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 February and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March69mm average rain
March is one of Gariep Dam's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsApril to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March8.8 hours average sun
March sits close to Gariep Dam's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
March74 weather score
March sits close to Gariep Dam's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
